Robert Mirabal
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Robert Mirabal (b. 1966) is a Pueblo Native American flute player and maker from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. He began making flutes at the age of 19, and his flutes are world renowned and have been displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Robert performs world wide, sharing flute songs, tribal rock and writings/storytelling. He was featured in Grammy Award winning album, Sacred Ground - a Tribute to Mother Earth in 2006 for Best Native American Music Album. He has published a book of poetry, Skeletons of a Bridge and was featured in the 2002 PBS production, Music from a Painted Cave. Aside from his artistic talents Robert is a father and a farmer, living in Taos Pueblo and participating in the traditional ways and rituals of his people.
