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 ...

As interest continues to grow in lifelong learning, creative wellness, and meaningful online community, Horizons+ offers a compelling example of how music education can be structured, accessible, and ...

<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 ...

John Sarantos plays one of 25 Native American flutes he owns in his collection. This flute is replicated of the Plains Indians, made of cedar wood and containing a Loon head on the end. John Sarantos ...

It takes a soul of stone not to be touched by the haunting melodies of the Native American flute, an instrument that can express both sorrow and beauty with just a few notes. Johnny Kee both makes and ...

A few years ago, Gary Leatham was a scientist and recruiter for a Seattle biotech firm when the sound of a Native American flute called to him from a sales booth at Folklife. Within 20 minutes he’d ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...