The International Native American Flute Association is an organization whose goal is to foster the preservation, appreciation, and advancement of the Native American flute, as well as other world flute traditions. The organization is open to all who are interested. Information about the organization, as well as a membership form, may found at: www.inafa.org
In July 2008, the International Native American Flute Association held its convention at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Every other year, the organization presents a convention which includes premier performers in the Native American flute world, as well as gifted performers of other world flute traditions. Three headlining performers are presented each evening, with sidestage performers in the afternoons. There are also classes during the day dealing with a myriad of topics.
In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a stellar recording studio called Skyline Studio that belongs to Ivar Lunde, Jr., a good friend of Peter Phippen's who is an INAFA Advisory Board member. Discussion ensued about creating a CD project with the performers playing at the 2008 INAFA convention. Performers were approached and asked if they would be willing to go into the studio and perform an improvisation for the INAFA CD project. The artists were very gracious and agreed. In the process, they waived all royalties to their music, allowing INAFA ownership of the music for use in raising money for the organization.
Peter Phippen and Ivar Lunde, Jr. produced the CD, with Dr. Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl serving as the executive producer for the project. The end result is Clear Water Reflections, Native American and World Flute Music. This vibrant flute collection contains more than 76 minutes of original, improvisatory flute music from around the world. The CD is now receiving focused airplay on www.NativeRadio.com and on National Public Radio’s programs called ECHOES.
Clear Water Reflections includes music of ancient and contemporary Native American flutes, Irish flute, Norwegian overtone flute (seljefløyte), Chinese dizi and xiao, bansuri, shakuhachi, ancient Mayan clay flutes, wind flute, Tarahumara drum, and the unique Dead Whistle. The beauty of these wondrous flutes is revealed in both solo and ensemble settings, with accompaniment from pipe organ, voice, cello, guitar, bass, Hang drum, bodhrán, various world percussion, udu, marxophone, dumbek, conga, and Native American frame drum. Performers on this CD include: R. Carlos Nakai, Mark Holland with Autumn's Child, Joseph FireCrow, Kevin Locke, Peter Phippen, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl, Jan Seiden, Skip Healy, Michael Graham Allen (Coyote Oldman), Frank Montano (Anakwad), Randy Granger, Ann Licater, Dr. Tim Lane, Tiit Raid, Jonny Lipford, and Bobb Fantuazzo.
This CD is available through CDBaby and the INAFA Web site www.inafa.org, with all proceeds directly benefiting the organization and supporting its mission and goals.
Clear Water Reflections
Native American & World Flute Music
Executive Producer: Dr. Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl
Producers: Peter Phippen and Ivar Lunde, Jr.
Engineer: Ivar Lunde, Jr.
Label: INAFA Productions
Recorded at Skyline Studio - www.skylinestudio.com
Cover Photography: Chau Tran
INAFA wishes to express its sincerest appreciation to the 2008 convention performing artists, engineer Ivar Lunde, Jr. of Skyline Studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and producer Peter Phippen for donating their time, effort, and wonderful music to this project. Their generosity is simply amazing! All proceeds generated from this CD will benefit the INAFA 100 percent.
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The playlist for the CD is as follows:
Summer's Morning - R. Carlos Nakai (Native American flute)
The Hanging Road - Mark Holland (Native American flute), Ranya Iqbal (cello), Aaron Burlbaw (guitar), and Ali Soltanshahi (percussion)
Gathering Nectar - Joseph FireCrow (Native American flute)
Convergence - Jan Seiden (Native American flutes) and Nanette G. Lunde (Continuo organ by Bennett and Giuttari)
Over the Bog Road - Skip Healy (Irish flute) and Mark Bachand (bodhrán)
Dust - Michael Graham Allen [Coyote Oldman] (Anasazi flute)
First Lightning - Kevin Locke (Native American flute), Doug Good Feather (vocals and drum), Gracie RedShirt Tyon (vocals), and Tom Wasinging (Native drum, bass, percussion, udu, marxophone)
Journey With the Spirits - Xavier Quijas Yxayotl (Mayan clay flutes, wind flute, and Tarahumara drum)
Crane Refrain - Frank Montano [Anakwad] (Native American flute)
Two Rivers Meet - Randy Granger (Native American flute and Hang drum)
Dancing Through Time - Ann Licater (Native American flute)
Air Brushed - Mark Holland (Native American flute), Peter Phippen (bansuri), and N. Scott Robinson (bodhrán)
Mojave - Michael Graham Allen [Coyote Oldman] (Mojave flute)
My Hawk Has Flown - Skip Healy (Irish flute)
Banish Misfortune Forever - Skip Healy (Irish flute) and Mark Bachand (bodhrán)
Raven Talk - R. Carlos Nakai (Native American flute)
For Ivar - Dr. Tim Lane (Chinese dizi)
Sacrifice - Peter Phippen (shakuhachi and Mayan clay flutes) and Jason Introwitz (Nigerian drum)
Loon Song - Frank Montano [Anakwad] (Native American flute)
Dance - Tiit Raid (Norwegian seljefløyte and Native American frame drum) and Jason Introwitz (conga and dumbek)
Underworld - Peter Phippen (Anasazi flute and Dead Whistle) and Sarah Maurer (vocals)
Of the Sands - Jonny Lipford (Native American flute)
New Horizons - Bobb Fantauzzo (Chinese xiao), Aaron Kerr (cello), and Jason Introwitz (drum kit)
The International Native American Flute Association is an organization whose goal is to foster the preservation, appreciation, and advancement of the Native American flute, as well as other world flute traditions. The organization is open to all who are interested. Information about the organization, as well as a membership form, may found at: 
In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a stellar recording studio called Skyline Studio that belongs to Ivar Lunde, Jr., a good friend of Peter Phippen's who is an INAFA Advisory Board member. Discussion ensued about creating a CD project with the performers playing at the 2008 INAFA convention. Performers were approached and asked if they would be willing to go into the studio and perform an improvisation for the INAFA CD project. The artists were very gracious and agreed. In the process, they waived all royalties to their music, allowing INAFA ownership of the music for use in raising money for the organization.
Clear Water Reflections includes music of ancient and contemporary Native American flutes, Irish flute, Norwegian overtone flute (seljefløyte), Chinese dizi and xiao, bansuri, shakuhachi, ancient Mayan clay flutes, wind flute, Tarahumara drum, and the unique Dead Whistle. The beauty of these wondrous flutes is revealed in both solo and ensemble settings, with accompaniment from pipe organ, voice, cello, guitar, bass, Hang drum, bodhrán, various world percussion, udu, marxophone, dumbek, conga, and Native American frame drum. Performers on this CD include: R. Carlos Nakai, Mark Holland with Autumn's Child, Joseph FireCrow, Kevin Locke, Peter Phippen, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl, Jan Seiden, Skip Healy, Michael Graham Allen (Coyote Oldman), Frank Montano (Anakwad), Randy Granger, Ann Licater, Dr. Tim Lane, Tiit Raid, Jonny Lipford, and Bobb Fantuazzo.
