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 ...

DUSTY MOORE HAS carved out an unusual niche for himself – as a specialist in making Native American flutes. He works in a loft on Second Street in Eastport, the smell of cedar prominent, his flutes ...

<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 ...

They could ask JJ Kent about his Oglala Lakota mother and his Creek bloodline. They could ask him about his wood-carved Indian flute and the extensive catalog of original Native music he’s recorded.

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 ...