Ann Licater

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Ann Licater's passion for the inspirational and healing music of the Native American flute was ignited at a powwow where she heard the beautiful call of a flute being played. Being a masterful silver flutist herself, Ann followed that call to a booth where she purchased the first of many Native American and World flutes heard in her recordings. Ann merges her personal intuition and traditional music background to create beautiful original melodies and inspired improvisational compositions, which she performs on Native American and World flutes. Her love of the wood and clay flutes led her to study with master flutist R. Carlos Nakai at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute, complementing her years of classical flute training at the renowned MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis, MN.

"Following the Call", Ann's appropriately-titled debut solo flute CD release, reached 11 on the Top 100 New Age Reporter radio airplay charts. Co-produced by GRAMMY-nominee Gentle Thunder, it quickly became the top-selling music CD at East West Bookstore, the largest body/mind/spirit bookstore in the United States. Tracks from "Following the Call" are featured on the nationally-syndicated radio show Hearts of Space ("Flute, Rattle, Drum" program 817) and can be heard nationwide on cable's Music Choice Soundscapes Channel. New Age Reporter says, "This is one beautiful and serene recording.If you enjoy Native-influenced flute music, you should consider this a must-have release."

In concert, Ann performs on a dozen or more flutes made of wood and clay including a nose flute from Maui, a five-hole flute made from clay found in the Mayan region of Mexico and a flute made of reclaimed redwood from a wine vat that once held Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon. When Ann performs, she connects with her audience by incorporating stories of origin about each of her flutes using her warm style and engaging stage presence. She has graced the stage at international musical events such as the World Flute Fest at Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, CA and The Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival in Utah.

Ann also teaches "Flute for the Soul" workshops where participants explore how contemporary replicas of ancient wood and clay flutes can be used as tools for personal discovery, spiritual practice and relaxation. By journaling, meditating and reflecting on an issue while listening to the ancient sounds of Native American and World flute music, she believes it is possible to tap into your intuition and discover more about yourself and your journey.

Ann holds a B.A. from University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN and a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Creation Spirituality from Naropa University. She resides in the San Francisco Bay area in Northern California. For more information on Ann's workshops and appearances, which are booked through her Cul de Sac Mystic Productions,
..Visit www.FluteForTheSoul.com

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Ann Licater is a solo artist and often invites musical guests to join her on stage as well as improvises with other artists at their performances. Ann is open to collaborations both live and in-studio.

Influences:

Paul Horn, Andreas Vollenweider, Tim Weisberg, Liz Story, Dave Valentin, Keith Jarrett, Ian Anderson, R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton, Peter Kater. Other influences include Hearts of Space and Musical Starstreams radio programs and the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Hafiz, Rumi, Matthew Fox, Thomas Berry, Brian Swimme, Gary Zukav, Carl Jung, Caroline Myss and Abraham-Hicks.

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