Every once in a while a genius, scholar or person of extraordinary talent is gifted to our planet the earth. John Zeretzke is one such person. A dreamer of sorts, Zeretzke, as I like to call him, because in my mindset the first name John does not accurately describe the depth and profundity of his heart, which comes from a colorful bowl of emotional swirls and dedicated feelings.
Having a background in music scoring and composition this artist, educator and avatar for peace created a viable system that allows for peace and the harmonizing of different cultures through music, sound and the making of flutes. An applying 501 (c)(3) non-profit and NGO, Flutes Across the World also called, FAW has its USA base in Southern California. FAW tends to lean on a recurring theme of education and developing the minds or children through the use of exchanging musical tools and sharing them with others. The program teaches how to make flutes out of simple pieces of plastic tubing that can be
Workshops, camps and residencies are offered to those who
In his world traveling to countries like Haiti, the
We asked during our interview that Zeretzke play and talk up history on some of the various flutes that he has played and carried along with him on his travels. FAW supports indigenous instruments from around the world as presently a lot of them are being lost. One such indigenous instrument; a small one with a loud voice is a traditional Hawaiian nose flute, played from the nose, made by. Anthony Natavidad. In traditional
FAW is moving forward in its humanitarian efforts to
FAW seeks to educate not discriminate. To use music and education to create harmony not conflict, to free the mind where spirit follows and to boldly go where none other like it have gone before.
For more information on Flutes Across The World, and how to donate to their cause go to:
www.flutesacrosstheworld.org. Facebook: flutesacrosstheworld Instagram: flutes4peace
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