Celebrating the Musical and Cultural Expressions of the World's Indigenous and Folk Flute Traditions
Historical, Musical, and Cultural Perspectives of the Flute
This page is dedicated to the Indigenous North American flute, the Native American-style flute, and world flutes. Topics will include the history, evolution, musical, and cultural aspects of various flute traditions, as well as individuals who have made a significant impact within the flute world. The primary article is copyright protected, meaning that it is the work product of the World Flute Society. All photos/images are copyright protected, as well. If you would like to contribute to the project by submitting an article, video, or other data, please contact us at: worldflutes@AOL.COM
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Michael Graham Allen (Coyote Oldman): Click Here
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Dr. Oliver W. Jones (Odubya): Click Here
(1932 - 2021)
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Kevin Locke: "The Traditional Flute Voice of Indigenous America"
(1954-2022)
Web site: www.kevinlocke.com
Other Articles About Kevin Locke:
"Kevin Locke, Tȟokéya Inážiŋ, “The First to Arise” - June 23, 1954 – September 30, 2022"
(World Flute Society's Overtones!: November 2022, Volume 4)
"North American Indigenous Flute vs. Native American Flute: A Lesson in Tradition from Kevin Locke" (by Josh Chrysler; November 30, 2020)
"Origin Stories with Folk Artist Kevin Locke" (First Peoples Fund; October 8, 2021)
Book by Kevin Locke: Arising
CD About Kevin Locke: Preserving the Heritage ... Insights and Songs from Kevin Locke
Videos: Kevin Locke: Tokeya Inajin (The First to Arise)
The Drum is the Thunder, the Flute is the Wind
Seasons on Standing Rock, "Morning Star" from Midnight Strong Heart
Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble, The Drum is the Thunder, the Flute is the Wind
Kevin Locke Interview, World Flute Society Convention 2016 - McLarty Films
Kevin Locke: Native Hoop Dance (Smithsonian Folklife)
Kevin Locke: Crazy Horse Memorial Song (Ohiyesa Locke)
2020 Kevin Locke Performance - The Hoop Dance (Crazy Horse Memorial)
Kevin Locke: July 2016 Crazy Horse Memorial
Kevin Locke: 2017 Indigenous Peoples' Day (Northwestern University)
Kevin Locke and Doug Good Feather, WRIR 97.3 FM
Kevin Locke, Doug Good Feather, Wayne Silas, Jr. (Richmond Folk Festival)
In Memorium: Kevin Locke (South Dakota Public Broadcasting)
Kevin Locke: International Storytelling Conference: The Hoop of Life (2013)
Podcast: Kevin Locke: Lakota Flute Player, Hoop Dancer and 1990 National Heritage Fellow
(National Endowment for the Arts)
Photos A: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six
Photos B: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,
Photos C: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven,
Photos D: One