It was a hot summer day in the desert east of Los Angeles. The dry heat in Cherry Valley held at about 106F, and made the flutes hot to the touch. This is a passionate group of Native American flute enthusiasts, who are planning their 2nd Annual get-together on Oct 3, 2009.
Chuck Flanagan heads up the Inland Empire Flute Circle (IEFC).
Chuck Flanagan
He generously opens up his house to the circle. I was lucky to “yes” when my friend, recording artist Scott August invited me to tag along with him to the IEFC meeting. I enjoyed the afternoon of friendship and flute talk, and look forward to the gathering in October.
Scott took out a Peruvian Quena that he had aquired on a recent trip to Peru and improvised for the group. Then came the zamponia and a host of exotic instruments for which I do not pretend to remember the names.
Scott August
Scott plays the Quena (above) as Jonette and Marvin Yazzie (hidden) approvingly look on.