The senior flautist, who has done his research in the structural evolution of the instrument, talks about the spiritual, ...

Lightweight and portable, the flute is a popular instrument famous for its versatility and distinctive tone. It’s also thought to be the oldest instrument in history, with examples of its use dating ...

Perforated bones excavated at an ancient settlement in northern Israel may be the oldest wind instruments found in the region. The small flutes could have been used to make music, call birds or even ...

Something in all living things responds mysteriously to the sound of wind in the reeds. At the gentle pleasing of a flute, certain crabs glide out of their caves and sit listening under water.