Keith Bear

about

World renowned flute player, Keith Bear (Hidatsa and Mandan), is from the Three Affiliated Tribes in Fort Berthold, North Dakota. He is the son of Christine and John Bear of the Nagadawi Clan, and related to Chief Bullseye, the adopted father of Sacajawea. On his mother's side, they are descendents of Chief Hairy Coat, and on his father's side, to Turtles Sitting Bull. Keith is father to eleven children, ages 32 to 5. Keith plays the flute by ear and uses the flute to tell stories. His uncle, Carl, showed him how to make flutes by hand. He was also given the right to use porcupine quills on his flutes. Five of his children now make and play the flute. He has played music with orchestras all around the world and has numerous music awards. His CDs Makoche Masters, Echoes of the Upper Missouri, People of the Willows and Earthlodge were produced by Makoche Records. Native American Music nominated Earthlodge for Best Traditional Artist, Best Video and Best Male Artist. Also a storyteller, he feels that stories are not merely legends or fables, but living stories. His presentations include being a spokesperson for the National Education Association regarding Indian warriors and Indian leaders. Stories of all origins are told daily to his children and presently he is in the process of having a book of his children's children stories published. Keith believes in race reconciliation and that all humans being were created by the same Creator, that all are part of the four nations a

top songs

albums

Echoes of the Upper Missouri

Earthlodge

Spirit Mountain - Authentic Music of the American Indian

Morning Star Whispered

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Lewis & Clark - Sounds Of Discovery

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Discover - Native American Indian Flute

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Tribal Winds

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The Makoché Masters

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Tribal Winds: Music From Native American Flutes

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Tribal Winds - Music From Native American Flutes

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Spirit Dreams

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Tribal Waters: Music from Native Americans

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