Articles
Roots of an Instrument Maker – Eddie Osborne of Ancestral Memory
What led to your interest in learning to make instruments? I became interested in musical instruments during my early childhood in Griffin, Georgia, where friends and I would
Strange Haunting Sounds of the Aztec Death Whistle
When most people think of whistles they are reminded of police officers or referees at sports games, but the Aztec death whistle is an enigma within the aerophone
Spirals from the Past- Sea Shell Trumpets
The beautiful conch shell trumpet above was found in Mexico, and is estimated to be over 1,000 years old. At first glance this trumpet may catch your eye;
The benefits of private group workshops
Creating unique experiences through workshops and other similar events is a special gift we share with the world here at Archaic Roots. These experiences can have many benefits
The Bullroarer- an archaic instrument
The bullroarer, turndun, or rhombus is an archaic instrument used for thousands of years into the past. It seems the whole world utilized this instrument at some point,
History of our Dome Community- The Other Georgia
By James Kennedy Published Aquarius Atlanta Magazine, August 1994- republished with permission from Don Martin (Editor) 2018 At first, the visitor may get the impression they’ve fallen through
What are Binaural Beats (Binaural Frequencies)?
What are binaural beats? Within past articles related to the whistling vessels of Pre-Columbian cultures and Native American flutes; we’ve referenced binaural beats and briefly discussed them and
Personal Visionary Immersion
This weekend long retreat is built for you, with the instruments and topics you would like to work on during our time together. Spend the weekend in a
Native American Style Flute (Duct flute) History & Construction
Throughout history, many ancient musical instruments were more than just a means of producing pleasing sounds for someone to hear. They often had a deeper cultural or spiritual significance that was expressed through their construction, materials and uses. Flutes of various kinds have been in use around the world for at least 50,000 years.
The Unique Instruments We Call Whistling Vessels- Huaco Silbador
These unique instruments, or shamanic tools as we will later discuss, are called whistling vessels or otherwise known in Spanish as huaco silbadors. Most of the original vessels