# Event Details - **Event Name**: Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join William as he shares Native American stories and traditions using a Native American flute!About this EventThis interactive, musical presentation, will take the audience on a journey and leave them with a better understanding of some Native American songs and the Native American flute.This program of music and stories begins with an introduction to William as a native adoptee, an explanation of his native name, heritage, and background. William explains how he came to start playing the Native flute after working as a musician and in the music business well into his adult life, when he had his indigenous heritage confirmed. He then describes the songs he plays with a story about how they are used by the nation they came from, or in the case of his compositions, how the songs came to him.The songs William plays are either traditional to certain nations or inspired by native culture and beliefs, or from nature. He discusses how the flute is only used by certain nations (tribes) and how it might be used in their individual cultures. He demonstrates how the flute works and compares it to other more familiar instruments, so the audience has a frame of reference. Throughout this presentation, William will take questions from all ages in the audience and work them into his talk. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/playing-from-spirit-music-and-stories-on-the-native-american-flute/100001981894591073 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The World Music Foundation Listening Room - **lat**: 41.9947078 - **long**: -87.65803 - **full address**: The World Music Foundation Listening Room, 1066 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7d514b1a89ccba49f6f55f300e9efa00d76120b81938eeda779255eb48bc7687-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcf2ebdd-gmir.jpg?v=1769690995 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute being held? - **A:** Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The World Music Foundation Listening Room, 1066 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute? - **A:** Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute is organized by The World Music Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Playing from Spirit: Music and Stories on the Native American Flute is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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