Native American Flute Artists and Musicians

The Native American flute has inspired musicians around the world to create music that reflects personal expression, nature, and reflection. Artists who play the Native American flute bring unique styles and backgrounds to the instrument, shaping a wide range of musical experiences from traditional melodies to modern ambient recordings.

Musicians continue to explore the expressive voice of the Native American flute through recordings, live performances, and creative collaborations. The instrument invites improvisation and storytelling through sound, allowing artists to share personal musical journeys with listeners.

This page highlights artists who share their music through the Native American flute and who contribute to the growing presence of the instrument in recordings, concerts, gatherings, and online platforms.

Featured Native American Flute Artists

Smoking Bear 

For nearly 30 years, Scott Edwards has lived a life harmonized by the Native American flute—an instrument he says didn’t just enter his life, but "found" him. What began as a discovery has grown into a deep, spiritual partnership. Across Pennsylvania and now his home state of Maine, Scott shares the resonant history and cultural weight of the flute with schools, libraries, and community audiences. He performs with a curated collection of 35 handcrafted flutes, each possessing its own unique craftsmanship and story. In 2025, Scott released his debut album, Smoking Bear: Spirit Harmonies, bringing his soulful compositions to a global audience via all major streaming platforms, and on compact disc.

Explore Smoking Bear's album on Spotify.

Explore Smoking Bear's youtube channel.  

Coming Soon

Artist profiles will appear here as this section continues to grow. Each featured artist will include a short biography and links to recordings or performances so listeners can discover their music.

If you are a Native American flute musician who would like to be included on this page, you are welcome to send a short two or three sentence bio along with a link to your music or website.

Recordings and Performances

Native American flute musicians share their work in many ways including recorded albums, live concerts, festival performances, and community gatherings. Many artists also publish their music online through streaming platforms and video channels, allowing listeners around the world to experience the sound of the flute.

Recordings range from solo flute compositions to layered musical arrangements that combine the flute with other acoustic or ambient instruments.

The Voice of the Native American Flute

The Native American flute continues to inspire musicians who are drawn to its natural tone and emotional depth. Through recordings, performances, and creative exploration, artists help carry the voice of the flute forward into new musical landscapes while honoring the instrument's long tradition of expression.