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Che oke’ ten (Paul
Wagner), Native American flutist, drummer/singer and storyteller of the Saanich (Coast Salish) tribe, shares the beautiful songs and stories of
his ancient northwest coast Sissiwiss ("sacred breath"/"sacred life")
spirituality, in cultural presentations and ritual and public
performances, in the United States and abroad. Based out of Seattle,
Washington, Che oke’ ten has worked with some of the Pacific Northwest’s
great artists such as Eyvind Kang, Bill Frisell, Gina Sala and Johnny
Moses. Che oke' ten comes from a lineage of Shneh'em, medicine people who have dedicated their lives to healing work using many tools, including music. He continues this work through traditional sound healing and ritual performance. Che oke' ten's Native American flute songs have come to him with visions of healing and prayer for all relations (tree people, animal people, human people). He believes music comes to us directly from Spirit; leaving yourself open to Spirit is the way; asking for the gifts to come so we can gift the music to those who need such blessings. Along with his traditional Native American flute, Che oke' ten also plays mbira from Zimbabwe, didgeridoo, Chipendani (Zimbabwean mouth bow), guitar, bass, trombone, drum and voice. Winner of Best Album in the 2009 Just Plain Folks music awards for Journey of the Spirit. His recent performances include:
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