I am a full time Native American wood flute maker as well as a full time musician and performer. I also travel and educate on Native American culture and heritage. I teach in various arenas, from historical societies and day care facilities to colleges and national events.
I am of Eastern Cherokee & Powhatan descent....
I am honored to be a Just Plain Folks Music Awards, Album of the Year winner 2006 for Voice From Within and a Song of the Year nominee for The Gathering. Also a 2006 Nammy Award nominee entree for six categories. Debut Artist/Group of the Year, Flutist of the Year (Silent Journey), Best New Age Recording, Record of the Year (Un earthed), Song/Single of the Year (The Vision), Songwriter of the Year.

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I have been nominated for the ABORIGINAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in 4 categories for my Un earthed release....Single of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Instrumental CD, Best Album Cover Design. Although the Album Cover Design has been dropped since then?? Wa do....
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