Illustration by CDD20
The Banned Played On: Composers Persevering in Times of Strife

Imagine a world where music is silenced—a notion that seems impossible, as music has always…

Lotus flower by Jason Leung
Voices Unveiled: Iran’s Overlooked Female Composers

Iran’s cultural landscape experienced a seismic shift in 1979 when the country transformed from a…

By Enrique Macias
The Lone Star State’s Vibrant Flute Community

Saddle up for the 2024 NFA Convention, happening deep in the heart of Texas at…

Atlanta by Alteredsnaps
Announcing the 2025 National Flute Association Convention: Unity and Universal Oneness

We are thrilled to bring our flute community together in the vibrant city of Atlanta,…

Stephanie Lafayette – Powwow, Pine Ridge Reservation, SD; Oglala Lakota College graduation powwow, traditional mens dance and costume. Via Flickr / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Connecting with Neighbors: A Preview of the Lakota Composer Collaboration

At the 2024 NFA Convention in Austin, Texas, flutist Claire James and percussionist/pianist Dana LeVan,…

FusionFlute: Interviews with Five 2024 Convention Thursday Night Opening Gala Performers

The western flute stands out as one of the few classical instruments that has seamlessly…

FusionFlute: Kim Scott

Flutist Kim Scott has earned a global fanbase, starting with her 2011 debut album Crossing…

FusionFlute: Ian Clarke

British flutist/composer Ian Clarke has performed globally as a soloist, and his array of published…

FusionFlute: Marco Granados

Marco Granados is one of the world’s leading Latin American music flutists, and his innovative,…

anders hagberg by peter lloyd
FusionFlute: Anders Hagberg

Anders Hagberg is a flutist and soprano saxophone player whose style combines jazz, Scandinavian lyricism,…

FusionFlute: Greg Pattillo

Having racked up more than 100 million views on YouTube, beatboxing flutist and educator Greg…