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Native American Music Awards (The Nammys)

  • 5th Annual Native American Music Awards Winner "Best Independent Record" for the CD Arrival
  • 6th Annual Native American Music Awards Winner "Flutist Of The Year" for the CD Ride The Lightning
  • 7th Annual Native American Music Awards Winner "Best New Age Record" for the CD Star Nations. Also nominated for "Flutist Of The Year" and "Songwriter Of The Year"
  • 8th Annual Native American Music Awards Winner "Best New Age Record" for the CD Time For Truth. Also nominated for "Flutist Of The Year" "Record Of The Year" and "Songwriter Of The Year"
  • 9th Annual Native American Music Awards Nominee "Artist Of The Year" and "Record Of The Year" for the CD Heal The Earth
  • 10th Annual Native American Music Awards Nominee "Best Producer" and "Best New Age Record" for the CD A Crown Of Stars
  • 11th Annual Native American Music Awards Nominee "Flutist Of The Year" and "Best New Age Record" for the CD Sacred Space
  • 12th Annual Native American Music Awards Nominee "Best Instrumental " and "Sonwriter Of The Year" for the CD Rollin' LIke Thunder

The Grammys

  • Featured guest artist on the CD Faces Of The Sun by Peter Kater. Nominated for the 50th Annual Grammys Best New Age CD.

Indian Summer Music Awards

  • 2005 Indian Summer Music Awards Nominee "Best Contemporary Instrumental" for the CD Star Nations"
  • 2006 Indian Summer Music Awards Nominee "Best Contemporary Instrumental" for the CD Time Of Truth"
  • 2007 Indian Summer Music Awards Nominee "Best Contemporary Instrumental" for the CD Heal The Earth
  • 2008 Indian Summer Music Awards Nominee "Best Flute CD" for the CD Spirit Of The Flute
  • 2010 Indian Summer Music Awards Winner "Best Native American Flute CD" for the CD Rollin' Like Thunder


New Age Reporter Lifestyle Awards (NAR Awards)

  • 2008 New Age Reporter Lifestyle Awards Nominee "Best Native American Album" for the CD A Crown Of Stars
  • 2009 New Age Reporter Lifestyle Awards Nominee "Best Native American Album" for the CD Sacred Space

Coalition Of Visionary Resources Awards (COVR Awards)

  • 2008 Coalition Of Visionary Resources Awards Nominee " Best New Age Record" for the CD A Crown Of Stars and "Best World Music Recording" for the CD Spirit Of The Flute
  • 2009 Coalition Of Visionary Resources Awards Winner " Best New Age Record" for the CD Sacred Space

Silver Arrow Awards

  • 2008 Silver Arrow Award for outstanding contribution to Native American music

New Age Reporter Top Picks

  • Spirit Of The Flute for the 2008 Top 12 Picks in the category "Best Instrumental CD"

New Age Radio Charts Top 100

  • A Crown Of Stars reached #9 on the charts
  • Heal The Earth reached #40 on the charts
  • Spirit Of The Flute reached #30 on the charts
  • Sacred Space reached #22 on the charts
  • Rollin' Like Thunder reached #11 on the charts
Reviews

Recognized as one of the top performers on the Native American music scene by Native Peoples Magazine.

"I've been listening to Native American music personally and professionally for 15 +  years and Douglas Blue Feather's music is some of the freshest and most unique music I've heard."
- Patrick Doyle CEO of NativeRadio.com

"A marvelous mix of contemporary instrumentation and traditional Native American flute, Blue Feather's compositions are masterful mosaics of melody. The haunting traditional flute rises above the backgrounds like a beautiful bird, soaring to astounding heights."
- Gene Bates/Whispering Wind Magazine

"The best fusion of Native flute music and ambient electronics I've heard in a long time. Douglas Blue Feather is a superb flutist."
- Bill Binkleman Wind and Wire Review

"Douglas Blue Feather is one of the most prolific flutists of today. His music is absolutely great and I'm honored to have him use and endorse my flutes."
- Odell Borg Owner of High Spirits Flutes and Master Flute Maker

"Douglas is the most popular and most requested musician we've ever had on our show. It's always a pleasure to have him as our guest."
- Margaret Daykin Planning Producer Fox 8 TV Cleveland, OH

"Douglas is one of the best Native American musicians in the business. His music and presence greatly adds to our powwow. Many people come just to see him."
- Robert Roche Chairman of the American Indian Education Center Cleveland, OH

"The music of Douglas Blue Feather touches and inspires the listener to higher levels of awareness. Whether in a concert setting or a Sunday worship service, Doug's sensitive expression of his musical gifts greatly enhances the experience. If you are looking for a unique and deeply moving musical experience, I highly recommend Douglas Blue Feather."
- Bonnie Smith Music Director Unity Church of Westlake, OH

"Douglas Blue Feather is one of the most accomplished and spiritual musicians we’ve ever had. His music and presence touch the spirit. We can’t wait to have him back!"
- Rev. Carmen Zappi Unity of Daytona Beach, FL

"Douglas Blue Feather’s music takes you on a spiritual journey that touches your heart and soul." This is some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard."
- Rev. Gregory Guice Unity Of Detroit, MI

"What Douglas Blue Feather has to offer is very spiritual and unique. The concert and workshops were the best attended events we’ve ever had."
- Rev. Leslie Bradshaw Unity of Springfield, IL



 

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Album Discography

Flute Medicine::On Flute Medicine, Douglas Blue Feather calls forth the healing power of the solo flute, along with mother drums, and the gentle sounds of nature.
Flute Medicine
Earth Songs::Earth Songs Music for meditation and relaxation featuring world renowned artists Douglas Blue Feather on the Native American flute and Danny Voris on the acoustic guitar.
Earth Songs
The Best of Douglas Blue Feather::The Best Of Douglas Blue Feather is a meditative collection that spans a decade of award winning music. This exciting remixed and remastered CD features thirteen songs that defined Douglas Blue Feather’s masterful style on the Native American flute and is sure to delight both new listeners and dedicated fans alike.
The Best of Douglas Blue Feather
Rollin' Like Thunder::2010 Indian Summer Music Awards Winner
Rollin' Like Thunder
Sacred Space::2009 COVR Winner
Sacred Space
Spirit Of The Flute::2008 Indian Summer Music Awards Nominee
Spirit Of The Flute
A Crown of Stars::10th Annual Native American Music Awards Nominee
A Crown of Stars
Heal the Earth::9th Annual Native American Music Awards Nominee
Heal the Earth
Time for Truth::8th Annual Native American Music Award Winner
Time for Truth
Star Nations::7th Annual  Native American Music Award Winner
Star Nations
Ride the Lightning::6th Annual Native American Music Award Winner
Ride the Lightning
Arrival::5th Annual Native American Music Award Winner
Arrival
Seventh Fire::Seventh Fire, Douglas Blue Feather's first CD, combines a mixture of traditional and contemporary textures featuring the Native flute with keyboards, percussion, and nature sounds.
Seventh Fire
The Great Spirit of Christmas::The Great Spirit Of Christmas is a collection of Christmas classics featuring the Native American flute and keyboards.
The Great Spirit of Christmas
Kokopelli Christmas::Kokopelli Christmas is a unique collection of Christmas favorites featuring the Native American Flute, Mother Drum, Bells and Rattles.
Kokopelli Christmas
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