Traditional Flutes in Ute Culture with Aldean Ketchum

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Aldean Ketchum, a featured artist in the Breaking 100 Years of Silence exhibition, learned to make and play traditional flutes from his grandfather, a tradition he has carried on for over forty years. Join the Moab Museum in an evening with Aldean, as he discusses the importance of the flute in healing and Ute tradition, demonstrates his process of flute making, and shares songs. About the artist: Aldean “Lightning Hawk” Ketchum is a Ute from White Mesa, Utah. Aldean had been a Ute Bear Dance Chief in White Mesa for over 30 years and a traditional Ute flute maker and player. He has worked with the Utah Opera Company, and was a part of the 2002 Winter Olympics representing the Ute tribe. He has participated in Utah Fine Arts Artist in Residence program for the State of Utah. Aldean traveled to Germany and Austria representing the Ute tribe as a flute player and storyteller. He has shared his flute music for over 40 years; through workshops, concerts, and classes. He shares his flutes’ healing power with anyone in need. It gives peace, healing, clarity, and calmness. Aldean enjoys carving his flutes, drawing, painting, singing, playing his flutes, and spoiling his grandchildren.