As with any tribal culture the love song was important. The native American Flute has it's roots in love being expressed by a young brave to the women he loved. It is said that when she heard the mournful calls of this instrument being played it was an irresistible attraction. The Diety Kokopelli himself is sometimes depicted with a consort, a woman called Kokopelmana by the Hohokam and Hopi. It is said that Kokopelli can be seen on the full and waning moon, much like the "rabbit on the moon." Read more on Last.fm.

Thunderhands is a seasoned Native American musician who has over forty years of experience covering several genres, including Traditional Music, Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Blues. Native American Flute and percussion are the main thrust of his latest release called Desert Spirits. He incorporates his varied background into a blend of traditional Native American music, and world percussion. The music is meant not only for your listening pleasure, but for healing the mind and body with the spirits of nature. His other accomplishments are as a healer and writer and his connection with spirit is evident in this offering. The seven songs on this CD are meant to activate the seven energy centers of the body, and bring a sense of well being to the soul. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.