Voice of the Wind Articles

This page provides a complete list of articles published in Voice of the Wind, a quarterly publication of the International Native American Flute Association (INAFA) from 1997 through 2012, comprising 64 issues. The citations on this page are provided in chronological order. Please note that this is a selective list of articles: it does not include member profiles, personal narratives, reviews of albums, or reports on events. However, it does include a few of the biographies and interviews with artists.

The references on this page are a sub-set of the complete list of Flutopedia references.

For information on the format and other details of these citations, see the main references page.

Voice of the Wind Articles

[Joyce-Grendahl 1997a] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Myths and Legends”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1997, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1997, pages 5–7.

[Joyce-Grendahl 1997b] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “New Note Found for the Six-Hole Native American Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1997, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1997, pages 13–15.

[Joyce-Grendahl 1997c] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “An Interview with John Rainer, Jr.”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1997, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1997, pages 12–14.

[Kirlew 1997] Jan Kirlew. “Doc Tate: Flute Legend”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1997, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1997, pages 5–6.

[Kuhl 1998] Sherrie Kuhl. “Bridging the Gap Between Two Cultures: Samuel C. Kurz — "Tayazo"”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1998, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1998, pages 8–10.

One citation: Names of the Native American Flute

[McCleskey 1998b] Wayne McCleskey. “Performance Anxiety: A Promising Discovery”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1998, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1998, page 4.

[Tate 1998] Elda Tate. “Native American Flute in a University Curriculum”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1998, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1998, pages 9–10.

[Joyce-Grendahl 1998a] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Nakai's TABlature System for the Native American Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1998, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1998, pages 2–6.

One citation: Nakai Tablature for the Native American Flute

[Crawford 1999a] Tim Crawford. “Outdoor Recording”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1999, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1999, pages 3–5.

[Crawford 1999b] Tim Crawford, Peter Phippen, Richard W. Payne, and Oliver W. Jones. “Which Came First — The Cedar Flute or the Cane Flute?”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1999, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1999, pages 10–11.

One citation: Proto-Flutes and Yucca Stalks

[Madrid 1999] Joseph Madrid. “A Tablature System Based Upon Petroglyphs”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1999, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1999, pages 5–7.

One citation: Nakai Tablature for the Native American Flute

[Crawford 1999c] Tim Crawford. “Song Writing — Getting Started!”, Voice of the Wind, Year 1999, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 1999, pages 4–5.

[Broderick 2000] Sylvia Broderick. “Kids and Native American Flute Music”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2000, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2000, pages 8–9.

[Joyce-Grendahl 2000] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Eagle Bone Whistles — Description, Usage, and Etiquette”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2000, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2000, pages 5–9.

[Crawford 2000] Tim Crawford. “Bullroarers”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2000, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2000, pages 5–6.

[Marczak 2000] Eric P. Marczak. “Bone Flutes and Whistles of New York”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2000, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2000. See the INAFA web site.

Abstract: Flutes and whistles from the Lamoka Lake and the Frontenac Island cultures are observed, measured, reproduced, and played upon.

[Marczak 2000a] Eric P. Marczak. “Bone Flutes of the Lamoka Lake Site — Part 1”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2000, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2000, page 36.

[Marczak 2001a] Eric P. Marczak. “Bone Whistles of the Lamoka Lake Site — Part 2”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2001, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2001, pages 18–21.

[Richards 2001] Debruoniva Richards. “Sounds that Heal”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2001, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2001, pages 26–27.

[Johnson-G 2001] Gordon Johnson. “Spreading the Fun! The Native American Flute in the School System”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2001, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2001, pages 5–6.

[Crawford 2002] Tim Crawford. “Thurlow Lieurance”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2002, Volume 1, 2002, pages 5–8.

Eight citations: Ethnographic Flute Recordings of North America - Organized Chronologically (4), Ethnographic Flute Recordings of North America - Organized by Culture (4)

[Neilan 2002] RuthiE Neilan. “The Native American Flute and Hospice: Healing Music for the End of Life”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2002, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2002, pages 21–23.

[Sarantos 2003] John Sarantos (melody transcription); Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl (rhythm transcription). Omaha Prayer, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, page 24.

Two citations: Ethnographic Flute Recordings of North America - Organized Chronologically, Ethnographic Flute Recordings of North America - Organized by Culture

[Kissam 2003] Carol Kissam. “The Launch: The NAF in Space”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 11–12.

[Bliven 2003] Steve Bliven. “A Mandan Flute Legend and Song”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 14–15.

One citation: Narratives of the Native American Flute

[Peters 2003] Kevin Peters and Kent Bush. “The Nez Perce Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 7–10.

One citation: Names of the Native American Flute

[Baldridge 2003] Stephanie Baldridge. “Playing Native American Flute Duets”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 17–18.

[Holtz 2003] Carla Holtz. “The INAFA Archives: An Armchair Tour”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 18–19.

[Parker-M 2003] Mike Parker. “Making a Six-Hole Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 18–20.

[Baldridge 2003a] Stephanie Baldridge. “In a Rut? What it Means, and 10 Ways to Get Out of It”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2003, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2003, pages 21–22.

[Hermann 2004a] Henry R. Hermann. “Naming Native American-Style Flutes, A Silent Controversy”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 18–20.

[DeMaria 2004] Michael DeMaria. “The Heart of Healing and the Native American Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 5–6.

[Dube 2004] Richard Alain Dubé. “Making and Playing PVC Replicas of the Native American Flute with Your Students”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 9–11.

[Johnson-G 2004] Gordon Johnson. “Spreading the Fun! The Native American Flute in the School System — Part 2”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 16–17.

[Baldridge 2004] Stephanie Baldridge. “Working with Prose, Poetry, and Storytelling”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 18–19.

[Nunns 2004] Richard Nunns. “Te Ara Puoro: The Pathway of Sound — An Introduction to Traditional Instruments of the Maori”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 5–7.

[Hermann 2004b] Henry R. Hermann. “To Seal or Not to Seal the Slow Air Chamber and Flue”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 3–6.

[Joyce-Grendahl 2004] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “It's Not Music! — Addressing Eurocentrism”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2004, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2004, pages 15–17.

[Sams 2005] Norman Sams. “To Hopi, with Flutes”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 26–27.

[Nichols 2005] Elizabeth Nichols. “The Art of Improvising”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 24–25.

[Granger 2005] Randy Granger. “Learning to Play with an Open Heart”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, page 2.

[Crawford 2005] Tim Crawford. “Attributed Uses, Other than Courting, of the Native American Flute — Part 1”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 16–18.

[Warren-R 2005] Ron Warren. “Alones and Togethers with Piano”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 3–5.

[Crawford 2005a] Tim Crawford. “Attributed Uses, Other than Courting, of the Native American Flute — Part 2”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 2–4.

[Hermann 2005] Henry R. Hermann and Robert Broussard. “Using Radiographic Techniques to Study the Internal Structure of Native American Flutes”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 6–8.

[Brown-EJ 2005a] Emily Brown. “"They Made Many Tunes": Southwestern Flutes in Spanish Accounts, Early Anthropological Sutdies, and Puebloan Mythology”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 18–20.

[Crawford 2005b] Tim Crawford. “Attributed Uses, Other than Courting, of the Native American Flute — Part 3”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 2–4.

[Brown-EJ 2005b] Emily Brown. “Changing Sound Production Technology of Prehistoric Flutes from the American Southwest”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 10–13.

[Warren 2005a] Ron Warren. “Is it Really a Pentatonic Instrument?”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 20–21.

[Hermann 2005a] Henry R. Hermann. “Preservation and Decay of Ancient Flutes in North America”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 27–29.

[Gatliff 2005] Robert Gatliff. “The Last Chapter in a Flute Collection”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2005, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2005, pages 13–18.

71 citations: Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - K (6), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - L (2), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - D (7), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - O, Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - M (5), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - A, Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - P (15), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - U (6), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - C (7), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - S (13), Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - N, Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - W, Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - Q, Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - B, Flute Catalog for the Native American Flute - T (4)

[Crawford 2006a] Tim Crawford. “The Design of the Native American Flute May Not Be Entirely Unique to Native Americans”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 3–12.

[Gatliff 2006] Robert Gatliff. “Did Pocahontas Play the Flute?”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 4–5.

[Sproul 2006] Dave Sproul. “Concentrated, Effective Practice”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 7–9.

[Addicks 2006] Duke Addicks. “"The Dakota Hymn", An Early Native American Flute Tune”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, page 12.

[Gatliff 2006a] Robert Gatliff. “Flutes and Courting Along the Upper Missouri”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 5–7.

[Crawford 2006b] Tim Crawford. “Oldest Documented External Wind Way Native American Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 8–9.

One citation: The Development of Flutes in North America

[Hermann 2006] Henry Hermann. “Recognizing an Early American Icon and the Origin of the Warble in Native American Fipple Flutes”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 11–12.

[August 2006] Scott August. “The Artist's Guide to Starting an Independent Record Label”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2006, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2006, pages 8–13.

[Crawford 2007] Tim Crawford. “Northwest Flute Connections”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2007, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2007, pages 2–5.

[Gatliff 2007] Robert Gatliff. “The Man With the Red Umbrella and the Flute He Collected in 1823”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2007, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2007, pages 14–15.

Two citations: The Beltrami Flutes - The Earliest Known Wooden Native American Flute (2)

[Norman 2007] Geoff Norman. “The Beltrami Flutes”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2007, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2007, pages 13–15.

[Goss 2007] Clint Goss. “A Room Full of Flute Players”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2007, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2007, pages 6–8.

[Mathias 2007] Diane Mathias. “Using the Native American Flute as a Healing Metaphor in a Hospital Setting”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2007, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2007, page 4.

[Ayers 2007] Lydia Ayers. “Is Native American Flute Music "Classical" Music?”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2007, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2007, pages 9–13.

[Ayers 2008] Lydia Ayers. “An Overview of Chinese Flutes”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2008, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2008, pages 7–12.

[Ayers 2008a] Lydia Ayers. “Playing With Both Sides of Your Mouth: Switching Between Native American and Transverse Flutes”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2008, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2008, page 3.

[Goss 2008b] Clint Goss. “Nudge, Nudge”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2008, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2008, page 7.

[Goss 2008c] Clint Goss. “Right in Tune”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2008, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2008, pages 15–17.

[Conway 2008] Steve Conway. “Blowing Love”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2008, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2008, pages 4–6.

[Parker-DM 2009] D. M. Parker. “Make Native American-Style Flute from PVC”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, pages 11–12.

[Armstrong-J 2009] John Armstrong. “Make a Hawaiian-Style Nose Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, pages 8–9.

[Joyce-Grendahl 2009a] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Labelling Your Flutes Correctly: The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, page 16.

One citation: Native American Flute - Honoring the Tradition

[Joyce-Grendahl 2009] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Breathing as a Musician”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, pages 7–10.

One citation: Breath Practices for Flute Players

[Goss 2009b] Clint Goss. “Widening the Circle”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, pages 4–5.

[Johannes 2009] Joan Wiese Johannes. “What You Say With What You Play: Suggestions for Native American Flute Presenters / Performers”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, pages 5–7.

[Alden-E 2009] Eleanor Alden. “Magnetic Teaching System and Tools for Teaching the R. Carlos Nakai TABlature System”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2009, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2009, pages 15–16.

[Price 2010] Lew Paxton Price. “How I Make Flutes Today”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2010, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, February 2010. See the Lew Paxton Price web site.

Two citations: FAQ about Crafting Native American Flutes, Flute Crafting Dimensions

[Joyce-Grendahl 2010a] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Embracing TABlature”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2010, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2010, pages 15–17.

[Joyce-Grendahl 2010] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “The Norwegian Seljefløyte”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2010, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2010, pages 6–7. See the INAFA web site

Two citations: World Flutes (2)

[Joyce-Grendahl 2010b] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “The Tongan Nose-Flute, the Fangufangu”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2010, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2010, pages 14–15.

[Joyce-Grendahl 2010c] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Indian Arts and Crafts Amendment of 2010”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2010, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2010, page 28.

One citation: Native American Flute - Honoring the Tradition

[Joyce-Grendahl 2011] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “The Ocarina: One Potato, Two Potato, Sweet Potato …”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2011, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2011, pages 18–19.

[Motz 2011] Randy Motz, Pat Smith, Bob Gonder, Jeff Svengsouk, and Jackie Rogers. “Flute Haven 2011”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2011, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2011, pages 13–14. See the INAFA web site

[Joyce-Grendahl 2011a] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “The Tin Whistle”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2011, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2011.

[Goss 2012a] Clint Goss. “This is My Music”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2012, Volume 1, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2012.

[Goss 2012] Clint Goss. “Lessons on Lessons”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2012, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2012, pages 13–15. See the INAFA web site

[Dube 2012] Richard Alain Dubé. “The Story of the One-Handed Northern Spirit Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2012, Volume 2, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2012.

[Haines-B 2012] Brent Haines. “Caring for Your Native American Flute”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2012, Volume 3, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2012.

[Joyce-Grendahl 2012] Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. “Getting the Most Out of a Private Flute Lesson”, Voice of the Wind, Year 2012, Volume 4, published by the International Native American Flute Association, Suffolk, Virginia, 2012.