Jun 03 2009

Albert Gray Eagle, Flute Maker, Needs An Author

(noon. – promoted by ek hornbeck)

My friend and spirit brother, Albert Gray Eagle, needs an author.

[email protected]

[email protected]

Crossposted at Native American Netroots


Albert Gray Eagle is a noted flute artist and performer who is skilled in the craft of making traditional flutes along with regional forms of creative writing. Residencies with Gray Eagle may include the art of flute making and playing of the instrument while building on an understanding of history relevant to the Native American. He may provide storytelling for both children and adults that offer a perspective and philosophy of Native American culture of the past and present. Through his artistic talents and gentle nature for teaching, participants will be guided to develop their creative and artistic selves. As a U.S. Army veteran, Gray Eagle performs frequently for veterans events.

I met Albert Gray Eagle at Red Earth in Oklahoma a few years ago. Leaving out some details for identity reasons on my part, he taught me how to make River Cane flutes, and taught me a lot about the origins of the instrument.

I told him that he really needs to write a book last year, but he said he doesn’t know quite how to organize everything. He’s a walking encyclopedia of information, knows the oral history, and so on. That only scratches the surface.  Anyway, I said the same thing to him this year, “Albert, you really need to write a book.” He told me the same thing, he needs help. I said, “Well, what if I thought I could find you an author, could I use your name and post your contact information?” “Yes,” he said.

So, please contact Albert Gray Eagle if you’re an author and are serious about documenting what he has to tell.

[email protected]

[email protected]

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  1. been moving, getting another job, working 2 jobs. I miss everyone.

  2. it’s hard to imagine a book doing justice to this man’s work. I’d buy a DVD – especially if it captured stories as well as that footage “His Medal, His Picture, His Flag.” Great images.

  3. Good to hear from you again, WB.

  4. for something like this? a collaborative venture, maybe hook up with some academic ethnomusicology folks? I know a couple, but they are in Florida and lean strongly toward Latin American music.

    Seems like there would be a few different ways to approach this.

    American Folklife Center grants

    hmmm. this is interesting …

    The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center:

    The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

    and

    How did the Veterans History Project start?

    The United States Congress created the Veterans History Project in 2000. The authorizing legislation (Public Law 106-380), sponsored by Representatives Ron Kind, Amo Houghton, and Steny Hoyer in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senators Max Cleland and Chuck Hagel in the U.S. Senate, received unanimous support and was signed into law by President William Jefferson Clinton on October 27, 2000.

    The Veterans History Project is made possible by the generous support of the United States Congress.

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