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BIO

Over the past three decades and 25 albums, Peter Phippen’s experiential, natural folk style revealed a penchant for creative and artistic sonic improvisation. He’s researched the history and performance technique of traditional flutes from around the world and throughout time. Phippen was the first non-Native American flutist signed to Canyon Records, which released his classic 2003 album NIGHT SONG. Phippen is a Grammy Award Nominee, International Acoustic Music Award Nominee,  multiple Native American Music Awards Nominee, and a 2021 Native American Style Flute Awards Lifetime Achievement Awards Winner. Phippen is a Projekt Records recording artist specializing in traditional flutes from around the world

 

As a recording artist, Phippen has recorded for Projekt Records, Curb Records, Canyon Records, Tonheim Records, and Temps Oy. Phippen's flute playing has also appeared on Lifescapes, and Sounds True.

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"Phippen's tune, Lascaux is a shaman's dream."
– RJ Lannan - Zone Music Reporter

"Words like 'ethereal' and 'superb' work well on his list of critical superlatives."

– David P. DeMar, Jr., Watertown Daily Times, New York

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