On Saturday, October 11th at 2:00pm the Seaside Public Library will welcome back Native American flutist Peter Ali for an afternoon of music. This event will be held in the Community Room.
Peter Ali has inspired and comforted many through his music since first hearing the call of a Native American style flute at a low point in his own life. He found his way towards healing through teaching himself to play the flute. Peter comes from a unique blending of cultures. His mother is from Sonora Mexico and is of Mayan, Pima Indian, and southern European descent. His father is of Berber descent from Morocco, North Africa. After many years of flute playing, Peter discovered that his paternal grandfather had also played the traditional Ney flute for ceremonies and gatherings.
Peter has assembled a wonderful collection of wooden flutes, each with a unique voice, that he directs and brings to life. He performs and teaches flute playing and flute making through Native American tribal programs, schools and public libraries. He was a featured performer for the Dalai Lama during the Seeds of Compassion event in Seattle.