BRECKENRIDGE – R. Carlos Nakai prepared himself for a career as a symphonic brass musician, but destiny planned otherwise.At age 22, a car accident damaged the musculature of his mouth and face, ...

<p>A collection of Dakota WindSong flutes are displayed in Dave Webb's studio. (Aaric Bryan/Daily Inter Lake)</p> <p>Dave Webb plays one of his flutes in his studio at his house on Wednesday. (Aaric ...

In Native American legend, a poor, lovestruck young man receives the gift of his life when a woodpecker teaches him to make and play a flute, which in turn swayed the girl of his dreams, a chief’s ...

FRISCO – Leon Joseph Littlebird draws inspiration from Summit County’s energy and history. Both come through on his latest album and both are part of his push to recognize the role of Native Americans ...

Syracuse, NY -- Rob Benedict, a member of Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation, plays the Native American flute to feel a connection to his ancestry. “When I play it seems to put me in touch with my ...

Come discover the Native American Indian flute with Nathalie Picard-Hatch and Dennis Hatch from 5-7 p.m., April 5, at Jitterbug N Java, 2211 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. Nathalie Picard, Huron-Wendat ...

The Native American flute’s wistful tones evoke images of moonlit nights on the western plains and remind a listener of the musician’s spiritual connection to his world. But to James Pellerite, former ...

In a quiet Salem, Oregon neighborhood, a small monthly flute circle gathers in the living room of Native American flute performer and recording artist, Jan Michael Looking Wolf. A member of the ...

ARLINGTON – While Dario Meguire lay near death on life support in a Seattle hospital in June, the recorded Native American flute music his mother played for him penetrated his unconscious state. “I ...

After tragedy strikes, creatives often head to their studios with the hope of processing their feelings through artistic outlets. From moving paint across canvas to molding clay, the very act of ...