Ward Jene Stroud
"Flute Man"

International recording artist Ward Stroud feels extremely blessed to be a part of the "Indian Flute" Music community. Ward's flutes, and his music have reached out the world over and for this is he also very, very, grateful...

Ward learned how to make flutes by taking Tobacco (this is how one asks properly) to a respected flute maker, and asking to learn the Ancient Wisdom, Ward's flutes are some of the most beautiful Native American Style Flutes found today, and they are always made in "the good way" ... Ward is also an accomplished "Shakuhachi" (Japanese Flute) Player and has studied traditional Japanese music and form for many years... His newest recording INDIGINARY combines the Shakuhachi and instruments for all over the world and was submitted for a Grammy nomination in 2002!

Walking the path of a Flute Player has lead Ward to working with other musician's and he now has a band that mixes modern instruments and the Flutes he so dearly cherishes... His band is called "The Ward Stroud Band" and you can look and listen to their music at www.wardstroudband.com

Ward lived most his life with his Father and his GrandMother "Grams" (born on the "Cherokee" reservartion in Oklahoma) who taught him his greatest lessons and values... Ward's experience in music comes from his early childhood memories of making music with his mother, a full blooded Yaqui Indian Woman (Yaqui people originate from Northern Mexico). The flute is an extension of his spirit voice, from that special place where his heart speaks. He enjoys performing live and recording. Ward believes that music is very important, and that it has a healing quality that is very special. He also believes it nourishes both the mind and spirit, bringing beauty to the world. As Ward says- "Music is the kind of magic that all people can believe in. Sharing this music with others is a great honor and joy!"

Ward has four (4) recordings at this time titled "Rhythm Quest" Volume #1 and Volume #2, and "Sacred Christmas", and INDIGINARY . All are being sold around the world and for that Ward is very thankful...

Ward is reaching out to people everywhere with the gift of music, and wishes to thank "from the bottom of his heart" all his supporters...

A personal note...
It means so much to me to be carrying the Native American Style Flute, and to be a part of Mother Earth and all my relations, next to being my childrens father, these are my greatest honors. I have met so many incredible people on my path as a "Flute Man". I am beyond grateful. I try always to remember that I must not take credit for the music that passes through me -that is between those who listen and the Creator. I do feel as though I have been called somehow to make my "contribution", my "ripples" with the Native Amerian Style Flute. I've seen its effect on the people who hear it -or need to hear it- and it is a beautiful Honor. I have talked at great length to other "Flute People" as well as spiritual people of all kinds about this "calling" and there seems to be a general agreement that this is a cusp time of change and direction. We need things like the Flute that can keep us in touch with that part of us that is inner, timeless, and far beyond the body... -ward

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Personal Greeting from Ward Stroud... WAV file


Brief Performance History

Ward has been performing throughout the United States for audiences of all peoples and ages. He feels it is a great privilege to share the soulful ancient sounds of the Native American Style Flute with so many... in a respectful way. Some of his past performances are: