George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc
Native American flutist, tradition story teller, performer, dancer, motivational speaker and recording artist. George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc (traditional name 'Sunka Wakan Gleska') is a Native American flutist, tradition story teller, motivational speaker, recording artist and performs throughout the United States and Canada. Spotted Horse, as he is called by friends and relatives, is an active traditional dancer and participates within many traditional native ceremonies. As an enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine and of Mi'kmaq (Micmac) First Nation descent Spotted Horse participates in workshops, museums and schools nationally sharing of his heritage, knowledge and respect of Native American culture, songs and music for all the world. Spotted Horse states that he has the backing of his ancestral past as his basis to communicate with people, particularly the young for he is commitment to their future. He continues to give of his time and talents for the benefit of all two-leggeds to find our past-present-and our future here on mother earth... As a versatile flute player/recording artist as well as a gifted speaker, 'Spotted Horse' has had three successful albums. His first 'Full Circle' received 5th place in the 2006 Just Plain Folks Mucis Awards held in Annheim, California. The featured song Amazing Grace was nominated and made the final three list of nominations for the 2003 Musical Echoes Awards in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. His last two albums 'Spotted Horse' and 'Two Worlds' are being presented to the 2008 Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS.) In early 2008 his latest cd 'Red Pony' will be released... George is married with two children and describes his own lifestyle, "...we live a simple life with a close connection to friends, family, neighbors, nature and our culture which has inspired me to pursue my dreams. We hope that this simplicity will be felt within the vibrations of the sacred flute...." Resume:George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc(Sunka Wakan Gleska)Tribal Enrollment: Enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine.Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute. Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
Native American flutist, tradition story teller, performer, dancer, motivational speaker and recording artist.
George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc (traditional name 'Sunka Wakan Gleska') is a Native American flutist, tradition story teller, motivational speaker, recording artist and performs throughout the United States and Canada. Spotted Horse, as he is called by friends and relatives, is an active traditional dancer and participates within many traditional native ceremonies. As an enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine and of Mi'kmaq (Micmac) First Nation descent Spotted Horse participates in workshops, museums and schools nationally sharing of his heritage, knowledge and respect of Native American culture, songs and music for all the world. Spotted Horse states that he has the backing of his ancestral past as his basis to communicate with people, particularly the young for he is commitment to their future. He continues to give of his time and talents for the benefit of all two-leggeds to find our past-present-and our future here on mother earth... As a versatile flute player/recording artist as well as a gifted speaker, 'Spotted Horse' has had three successful albums. His first 'Full Circle' received 5th place in the 2006 Just Plain Folks Mucis Awards held in Annheim, California. The featured song Amazing Grace was nominated and made the final three list of nominations for the 2003 Musical Echoes Awards in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. His last two albums 'Spotted Horse' and 'Two Worlds' are being presented to the 2008 Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS.) In early 2008 his latest cd 'Red Pony' will be released... George is married with two children and describes his own lifestyle, "...we live a simple life with a close connection to friends, family, neighbors, nature and our culture which has inspired me to pursue my dreams. We hope that this simplicity will be felt within the vibrations of the sacred flute...." Resume:George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc(Sunka Wakan Gleska)Tribal Enrollment: Enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine.Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute. Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc (traditional name 'Sunka Wakan Gleska') is a Native American flutist, tradition story teller, motivational speaker, recording artist and performs throughout the United States and Canada. Spotted Horse, as he is called by friends and relatives, is an active traditional dancer and participates within many traditional native ceremonies. As an enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine and of Mi'kmaq (Micmac) First Nation descent Spotted Horse participates in workshops, museums and schools nationally sharing of his heritage, knowledge and respect of Native American culture, songs and music for all the world.
Spotted Horse states that he has the backing of his ancestral past as his basis to communicate with people, particularly the young for he is commitment to their future. He continues to give of his time and talents for the benefit of all two-leggeds to find our past-present-and our future here on mother earth... As a versatile flute player/recording artist as well as a gifted speaker, 'Spotted Horse' has had three successful albums. His first 'Full Circle' received 5th place in the 2006 Just Plain Folks Mucis Awards held in Annheim, California. The featured song Amazing Grace was nominated and made the final three list of nominations for the 2003 Musical Echoes Awards in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. His last two albums 'Spotted Horse' and 'Two Worlds' are being presented to the 2008 Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS.) In early 2008 his latest cd 'Red Pony' will be released... George is married with two children and describes his own lifestyle, "...we live a simple life with a close connection to friends, family, neighbors, nature and our culture which has inspired me to pursue my dreams. We hope that this simplicity will be felt within the vibrations of the sacred flute...." Resume:George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc(Sunka Wakan Gleska)Tribal Enrollment: Enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine.Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute. Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
Spotted Horse states that he has the backing of his ancestral past as his basis to communicate with people, particularly the young for he is commitment to their future. He continues to give of his time and talents for the benefit of all two-leggeds to find our past-present-and our future here on mother earth...
As a versatile flute player/recording artist as well as a gifted speaker, 'Spotted Horse' has had three successful albums. His first 'Full Circle' received 5th place in the 2006 Just Plain Folks Mucis Awards held in Annheim, California. The featured song Amazing Grace was nominated and made the final three list of nominations for the 2003 Musical Echoes Awards in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. His last two albums 'Spotted Horse' and 'Two Worlds' are being presented to the 2008 Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS.) In early 2008 his latest cd 'Red Pony' will be released... George is married with two children and describes his own lifestyle, "...we live a simple life with a close connection to friends, family, neighbors, nature and our culture which has inspired me to pursue my dreams. We hope that this simplicity will be felt within the vibrations of the sacred flute...." Resume:George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc(Sunka Wakan Gleska)Tribal Enrollment: Enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine.Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute. Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
As a versatile flute player/recording artist as well as a gifted speaker, 'Spotted Horse' has had three successful albums. His first 'Full Circle' received 5th place in the 2006 Just Plain Folks Mucis Awards held in Annheim, California. The featured song Amazing Grace was nominated and made the final three list of nominations for the 2003 Musical Echoes Awards in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. His last two albums 'Spotted Horse' and 'Two Worlds' are being presented to the 2008 Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS.) In early 2008 his latest cd 'Red Pony' will be released...
George is married with two children and describes his own lifestyle, "...we live a simple life with a close connection to friends, family, neighbors, nature and our culture which has inspired me to pursue my dreams. We hope that this simplicity will be felt within the vibrations of the sacred flute...." Resume:George 'Spotted Horse' Leduc(Sunka Wakan Gleska)Tribal Enrollment: Enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine.Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute. Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
George is married with two children and describes his own lifestyle, "...we live a simple life with a close connection to friends, family, neighbors, nature and our culture which has inspired me to pursue my dreams. We hope that this simplicity will be felt within the vibrations of the sacred flute...."
Resume:
(Sunka Wakan Gleska)
Tribal Enrollment: Enrolled member of the Kespu'kwith Metis Council of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and the Métis Eastern Tribal Indian Society of Maine.
Birthplace: Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute. Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
Professional Activites: Artisan, lecturer and performing artist on indigenous North American culture and music, composer, motivational speaker, and guide to the Native American flute.
Education: Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02 Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971 What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
Education:
Western Oregon University, BS History 12/02
Woonsocket High School, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, graduated 1971
What others have said: "George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc" Albert R. Cata National Radio Program Producer and Host Native American Radio Live Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent. The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced. "My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
What others have said:
"George Leduc's flute melodies were created and inspired by world events that shape our lives today. If you stop to chat with George, he will take the time to explain where his inspiration came from for each song. The soon released Spotted Horse Album is another spirit filled musical journey with all the wonderous mystical sounds of nature and the flute, skillfully crafted by the talents of George Leduc"
Albert R. Cata
National Radio Program Producer and Host
Native American Radio Live
Santa Fe Public Radio KSFR 890.7 FM
Waterloo, Iowa---Haunting notes reverberate off the Cellar's walls. One by one, tables quiet until the entire bar is silent.
The man on stage captivates with the music coming from a wooden flute. Nothing moves but his fingers and head. He, too, is entranced.
"My music is from my heart and in my soul. I don't make the sounds in the flute. I give breath to the music [with]in the flute," he says. By Emily Christensen, Courier Staff Writer
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