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Mary Youngblood - Artist Page
Mary Youngblood
Discography  ·  Interview  ·  Bibliography  ·  Similar Music
Biography:
 

Mary Youngblood portrait

The Native American Flute comes alive in the hands of Mary Youngblood. Of Aleut and Seminole ancestry, she is one of the first Native women to record this sacred instrument, a role that has traditionally limited to men. Classically trained on several instruments, Mary Youngblood has been playing the flute for over 25 years.

Youngblood has a lifetime of musicianship behind her, starting with piano lessons at age six and guitar at ten; she is also a renowned classically trained flautist.

As an adult, when Youngblood received her first wooden Native flute, she was compelled to pursue this ancient instrument traditionally played only by men. She has been honored with numerous awards and furthers her craft and knowledge of music and her Native traditions through teaching.

Her 5th album, Dance with the Wind, came out on May 23, 2006, on Silver Wave Records. Inspired by the wisdom of nature, Mary writes: "The trees have given a voice to me, the voice that sings to you now." Her eclectic musical style evokes feelings of freedom, and gratitude for the blessings of life.

"I am simply a vessel between Creator and this sacred instrument, the Native American Flute. Listen with an open heart and you will hear the whispers of the Ancient Ones. May their timeless voices soothe your soul." - Mary Youngblood


Interview:
 
Raven Moon, Magical Fire & Dancing Wind: A Conversation with Native American Flutist Mary Youngblood

Discography:
 

The Offering (Silver Wave Records, 1998)

Heart of the World (Silver Wave Records, 1999)

Beneath the Raven Moon (Silver Wave Records, 2002)

Feed the Fire (Silver Wave Records, 2004)

Dance with the Wind (Silver Wave Records, 2006)


Bibliography:
 
Mary Youngblood Will Release Dance with the Wind May 23

Count 'em

Songs of the Autumn Years

Feathered friends


Similar Music:
 
American Indian, Native American, Flute

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