What if playing a flute didn’t require breath, keys, or even a traditional instrument - just the expressive movements of your mouth? An astonishi...
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World Flutes
Explore the diverse sounds and traditions of flutes from around the globe in Flute Almanac’s World Flutes category. Discover ethnic and traditional flutes such as shakuhachi, bansuri, kaval, quena, dizi, ney, and many more. Learn about their history, cultural roles, playing techniques, and notable performers.
A rare glimpse into humanity’s earliest musical traditions has emerged from the heart of Iran. An extraordinary bone flute, dating back over 8,00...
When we imagine prehistoric music, we often think of crude rhythms or simple vocalizations. But one astonishing archaeological find tells a very ...
As a flutist trained in Western classical traditions, my discovery of the shakuhachi - the traditional Japanese bamboo flute - marked a profound ...