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 ...

The Native American flute is known to evoke images of the Old West, a wolf calling to its mate or an eagle silhouetted against a fiery red-painted sky. No one knows this better than Andy Talley who, ...

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 ...

At 90 years old, James Pellerite could comfortably rest on the many achievements of his past. Instead, he’s chosen a path of restless innovation, challenging the conventional orthodoxy of both ...

These days, Native American Flute Players perform at music festivals across the globe. But few belong to any tribe or nation, something that troubles Darren Thompson, a member of the Lac du Flambeau ...

When Gareth Laffely isn't in class at Volunteer State Community College, he's working with Grammy Award-winning artists and producers, composing soundtracks for documentaries, or playing music for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jim Murphy has no problem saying his music is not entertaining. Murphy and his wife, Donna, visit Brian's House in Bay City weekly to play flute music for hospice patients who are in the last days of ...