Here are some of the best Native American flute players in the world.
R. Carlos Nakai
R. Carlos Nakai is widely regarded as the leader of the flute players.
His music explores traditional and modern techniques and exemplifies the
art form.
Tokeya Inajin (Kevin Locke)
Kevin Locke (Tokeya Inajin) combines haunting Northern Plains flute music
with traditional songs and chants mixed with the sounds of the natural
world-gentle breezes, rippling streams, bird song and soft rain. Praise for
this artist come from many people:
- "...Kevin Locke has restored to the world a lovely sound.
He is a leader of that movement in bringing back that sound. He
is also a dancer of great distinction, a brilliant, young Lakota
artist."
- Charles Kurault, CBS News Correspondent
- "Kevin Locke ... has contributed to the shaping of our artistic
traditions and preserving the cultural diversity of the United
States."
- John Forhmayer, Chairman, National Endowment for the
Arts
Misc. Flute Music
Our catchall category, this section includes some new and upcoming artists
as well as some old favorites.
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