Song Stick - Native American Flutes and Music by Troy Good Medicine De Roche

 

 

  

 

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     Blackfeet musician and flute maker Troy Good Medicine De Roche is recognized as one of the few authentic Native American artisans creating traditional Native American flutes. His traditional flutes are original handcrafted works of art, neither mass produced nor lathe turned. But, a flute, however visually beautiful, is a musical instrument. It is in the playing that the true beauty comes out. The quality of Troy's craftsmanship is truly appreciated in the beautiful, clear tones of his instruments.
     Troy has shown his work at the Heard Museum, San Diego Museum of Man, Northwest Folklife, and Museum of the Plains Indian, as well as numerous smaller venues.  At the Sweet Willow Indian Art Market in Great Falls, Montana he was selected by his peers for the Artists' Choice Award and was awarded first place in Traditional Sculpture.  De Roche flutes are in private collections in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland and the United States.
     The fine craftsmanship in Troy's traditional flutes is grounded in his on-going research and study. In addition to examining the techniques found in his own collection of antique Native American flutes, Troy seeks out early flutes in museums and private collections for study.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Troy De Roche talks story with Native Hawaiian musician Manu Josiah about how his grandfather taught him to make willow twig flutes