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TerryLee WHETSTONe-7 time recording artist
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TerryLee WHETSTONe
presents his award-winning and innovative style of
contemporary Native American music with a soul-filling array of indigenous sound. His impeccable musical style features the earthy sounds of Native flutes, guitar, keyboard, drums and spirit rattles taking the listener to a world of sacred spiritual journey.
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A few of TerryLee's many accomplishments include the following:
He was awarded the 2002 Grand Heritage Award at The Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee, OK.
In 2005 he was the ISMA (Indian Summer Music Awards) Finalist in the Spiritual Class,
was a finalist in the Eighth Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS) for 2006 in the Best New Age Recording category. Also, in 2006, he won 2nd place in the World Music Awards "Just Plain Folks Music Awards", in the Native American Music category. His art was chosen for the 2006 and 2007 Cherokee Heritage Calendar.
IN 2007, Pendleton Woolen Mills chose TerryLee for their 2008 legendary blanket design series featuring his painting “Record Keeper”. Pendleton Mills only choose an American Indian Artist every ten years for this honor.
At the 2008 Native American Music Awards, his CD "Best of the Best" was chosen as finalist for Best CD of the Year and Best Compilation.
And recently in 2008, Nuwati Herbals created a Signature Tea, WHETSTONe Tea.
Quote from Nuwati Herbals website announcing the release of TerryLees signature tea,
"It is an honor to offer the music of our great friend, TerryLee WHETSTONe. TerryLee is an Award Winning Artist recognized for both his musical and artistic gifts. He was the 2008 nominee for Artist of the Year at the Native American Music Awards. TerryLee reflects the history of his Native People, The Cherokee, in his music and art. It is TerryLee's hope that his music will take each listener to a place of Peace and Tranquility.
Rod Jackson of Nuwati Herbals has created a Signature Sipping Tea for TerryLee called WHETSTONE Tea. The light lemon taste of WHETSTONe refreshes the Body, Mind and Spirit. Enjoy a cup of WHETSTONe as you appreciate the music and art of TerryLee.
To contact TerryLee or for more information please go to:
www.terrywhetstone.com, www.myspace.com/terryleewhetstone
www.myspace.com/tntndnart,
www.cdbaby.com/whetstone,
For information on Nuwati Herbals and ordering instructions for TerryLee's new signature tea:
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2006 - TerryLee is a board member of GNAFC (Global Native American Flute Circle).
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2008 - TerryLee was picked by a flute maker, Dwight, (Quit Bear), www.creationflutes.com to create a "Limited Edtion Signature Flute" for.
Also - Chosen by Pendleton ® Woolen Mills; They chose to use "Record Keeper", one of TerryLee's paintings on the "2008 Legendary Blanket" - available now!
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TerryLee WHETSTONe demonstrates his extreme musical skill in Heart Song by playing the vocals, flute, bass flute, drums, concert flute, rain stick, eagle bone whistle, wind chimes, and doing fire sound effects. James Seal accompanies him on rattles, wind chimes, acoustic guitar, rain stick, sticks, drum, and water drum. This CD features 11 different flutes, ranging from four to six holes and traditionally hand made from various woods, including red cedar, water reed, walnut, poplar, and aspen pine.
This CD is healing music to journey by. The peaceful combination of flute, percussion, and light strumming of the guitar will release your soul to explore the universe. This is the traditional Native American flute music without modernization effects, such as synthesizers or orchestral accompaniment. This is the real thing.
I always tell you which selection was my favorite, but I cannot do that with this CD. They are all outstanding! Each is a superb blend of percussion sounds with mastery of the Native flute. This is the best traditional Native flute CD I have found. The effects WHETSTONe can produce are astounding! He surpasses the standard trills, slurs, rips, and breathe through notes. He excels at effects that are not even named and can produce an echoed trill that will floor you!
Heart Song includes the following selections: "Come Join Us," "Prelude To The Journey," "The Journey," "Speaking Winds," "The New Land," "Searching Of The Soul," "Our Ancestor’s Story," "Fire People," "Peaceful World," "We Come Together As One," "Heart Song," "Return Of The Little People," "Let Your Spirits Soar," and Hummingbird Song."
This is a top-of-the-line music collection that you must hear! Order your copy today and see where it takes your soul. Start it playing, get comfortable, close your eyes, and let TerryLee’s flute carry away your stress. If you have a nervous condition or high blood pressure, you need this CD. You will experience dramatic results after playing it just one time. For relaxation therapy, it is a must have!
TerryLee WHETSTONe is a multi-medium mixed-blood Cherokee artist. He is most well known as a flutist. Two of his other seven CDs are Friend of Voices and Kairos. Another CD is coming out in the near future, Good Medicine. There will be an accompanying book by the same title. He produces gorgeous artwork and specializes in creating commissioned works that record special events in a person’s life. He creates and sells Native American flutes, sculptures, egg carvings, and jewelry. He is available to do concerts, appearances, and teachings. And, of course, he is a poet. Read my review of his chapbook, Kairos, here in the Native American column. You may sample his work at his web site: www.terrywhetstone.com.
Alicia Karen Elkins, GWN Reviewer, Native American Column Editor
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Whispering Wind Magazine
Audio Review by Gene Bates
"Heart Song": TerryLee Whetstone
Category: Instrumental - Native American Flute
PLUMB Music
www.terrywhetstone.com
Compact Disc/ Copyright 2005
TerryLee Whetstone's flute playing is pure artistry! Playing eleven flutes of differing size and wood species, the Cherokee flutist treats us to some of his best melodies to date. Backed by James Seal, who accompanies him on acoustic guitar, drums and percussion, Whetstone takes
us on a fascinating musical journey. A rich blend of soothing song and sophisticated backgrounds, the music is well written and the arrangements are 'tasty'.
As the liner notes state, this is truly, "Music that soothes the soul and comes from the heart".
This music is so good, it has been selected to be sold in the Smithsonian's gift shop! What more can I say?
Recommended selections are, "The New Land", "Fire
People", "Hummingbird Song" and , of course, the title track, "Heart Song".
*If ever there was a candidate for a Nammy nomination, TerryLee Whetstone's, "Heart Song" is it!
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