Joseph L Young
Joseph L. Young hails from the sleepy town of Eagle, Idaho. He discovered his deep appreciation for the beauty of music at the age of twelve when he first learned to play the saxophone. His passion for musical creativity drove him to study music at Boise State University where he then went on to pursue a degree in Music & Video Business at the Art Institute in Seattle, Washington. He has long been fascinated by the Native American flute - an instrument commonly found throughout the Pacific Northwest. He wrote his first composition for this instrument, "Shaman's Dream," even before he owned his first flute. This piece finally came to life on his first CD, "Pathways." Joseph's eclectic talent emerges as a soothing blend of jazz, world beat, and diverse flute music. He is a talented composer, a consummate producer, and perhaps most of all, a dynamic performer. He has rendered engaging performances throughout his career with Mobius Trip ( a smooth jazz ensemble), Terra Sonus ( a world band), and WRY ( a folk rock trio). Within the last several years, Joseph has followed his dream by performing on the flute festival circuit. He was selected as a Rising Star performer at the Zion Flute Festival in 2007. He received 2nd place honors in the flute player's competition at Musical Echoes Flute Festival in 2008. In 2009, he played his first headliner venue at the Magic Valley Flute Festival. In August 2010, he opened on the main stage at Flute Quest for two-time Grammy winner Mary Youngblood. Joseph resides in Boise, Idaho where he works as a sound engineer and musician. In addition to his professional command of the alto & soprano saxophone, he plays concert quality on specialty flutes such as the Anasazi, the Xiao, as well as the Celtic penny whistle. He also plays and performs various percussion instruments and the wind synthesizer. Joseph recently released his second CD, "Face the Wind," and is working on his third release to be available in the summer of 2011.
Oakensong
When traditions become ever so much baggage, when the future is a pre-echo of past uncertainties, when the earth cries out for new ways and people long for old godheads, out of the fray emerges a serene warrior. Oakensong is a progressive traditionalist, fusing sounds to soothe and energize a new generation of old souls.
Oakensong is the name under which Victor Eijkhout releases his Native American flute music. Gifted with a musical ADD that makes him record a clay-pot drum solo one day and an electronic meditation on the symmetries of the C60 molecule the next, Victor has managed to sustain an enduring love for all things flute. Having played recorder and Boehm flute since an early age, lately he has been branching out into Native American flutes, with occasional side trips to the Shakuhachi, Ney, and Hulusi.
Long term experiences in keyboard playing and a love for experimentation have led him into software synthesis. The combination of these culminated in Flutecore, a CD of Native American flute music with thoroughly modern synthesized backing, released under the artist name Oakensong. Inspired by the western deserts, the dominant mood of the disc is meditative, though the first and last track are higher energy, verging on a dance beat. A bonus track, Forever, is written by the Hawaiian artist Jivatma, based on samples of an earlier track on the CD.
When he is not fluting, Victor can be heard around Austin playing recorder with Passing Measures and the Texas Early Music project, oud with Bereket, bass in the 1001 Nights Orchestra, saz with the Austin Troubadours, or practicing percussion on his front porch.
Denise Johanson
Denise Johanson was originally trained as a classical violinist. She was given her first Native American flute by her sister Karla, a trained musician in the flute. Just 2.5 years later she recorded her first CD CAVE SPIRITS, an original inspired solo flute album.
Her training as a holistic healer has influenced her artistry as a musician. Just as she taps into the energetic flow of the body she also allows a transformation of her physical essence that becomes one with the flute.
Endowed with a rich multi cultural heritage, there is a powerful synergistic force that touches her music in a unique way.
This life path is a corner stone in creating the soothing and elevating melodies, the virtuosity of the performance, and the immediacy of the listening experience you hear today. Denise, through the Native American Flute brings her own unique voice at once both ethereal and articulate, it almost seems as if the flute itself is whispering to us.
Denise’s public performance Debut was at the Hualapai Indian Reservation in the Grand Canyon’s Native American cultural performance Center. She is a frequent public performer at various venues including the Arlington West Memorial a Veterans for Peace event, United Indian Involvement as well as various Pow Wow’s in the Los angeles area. Her music is also featured in the movie ‘Soul Dance’.
Jonny Lipford
What does it mean to think "flute outside the box?" Jonny Lipford takes an age old instrument and uses it to create not only the traditional sounds, but also sounds that are new and not commonly linked to the Native American style flute- a voice all his own. In every song you hear, you'll experience the unbridled passion of an individual who has experienced far more than many people his age. Jonny's innate sense of composition and mature understanding of melody touches the soul. Jonny's hands play out melodies that are uniquely pure, envoking a variety of emotions that will warm your heart and leave you astonished at his musical technique. Whether it be a jazzy beat, spirited tune or a heartfelt ballad that you desire, you will surely be satisfied.
Today Jonny Lipford, who started his musical journey at the young age of 13, continues to shares his music with audiences across the United States and broadcasts world wide. Lipford has been featured on NativeRadio.com, the worlds largest collection of broadcasted Native music, as Spotlight Artist with the debut of his first release. As a composer of his own original music, Jonny has been recognized as a two time NAMA Nominee, ISMA and JPF Nominee and NEMA Winner. Along his journey, he has shared the stage with many notable musicians including Mary Youngblood, Mark Holland, Jeff Ball, Arvel Bird and Michael DeMaria. Most will find it hard to believe that one so young could have mastered the flute so perfectly. With a love and respect for all types of music, Jonny awakens these genres, making him a true virtuoso in this industry.
Cornell Kinderknecht
Cornell Kinderknecht is an award-nominated recording artist and performer of flutes and other woodwind instruments from around the world, including Native American flute, bansuri flute from India, ocarina, recorder and bamboo flutes.
His original compositions and playing have been described as soothing, soaring, haunting, and playful with influences of Native America, the Middle East, India, and the Far East. His musical style draws from his experience in the areas of classical, pop, folk, jazz and world music.
Cornell has twice been a nominee for "Musician of the Year" at the Texas Music Awards. He and his music were featured in the nationally aired television series, "The Art of Living Gallery." He has recorded music for advertisements, a PBS series, and has debuted works for choir and Native American flute with the Texas Voices. Cornell is in high demand as a presenter and performer at music workshops and festivals around the US.
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