Gary Stroutsos
American flute player (1954–2024)
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Gary Stroutsos (July 19, 1954 – October 12, 2024) was an American flute player based in Seattle, Washington, who played a variety of genres of music. He made his mark by tapping into the Native American canon, and brought several forgotten songs to life. He played a variety of different flutes from all around the world, and in unusual settings.
Gary Stroutsos | |
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| Born | July 19, 1954 Barre, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 2024 (aged 70) |
| Genres | Native American music |
| Instrument | Flute |
| Years active | 1990–2024 |
| Label | Zackbar |
| Website | Gary Stroutsos |
Stroutsos played and collaborated with many recognized musicians. Danilo Lozano, Jonn Serrie, William Eaton, Glen Velez, David Lanz, James Newton, Poncho Sanchez and Michito Sanchez to name a few. He was of Greek-Italian descent.
Noted flute maker Vance Pennington has constructed a Gary Stroutsos signature version of the Xiao, a flute that Stroutsos has introduced to Native American music.
Stroutsos died on October 12, 2024, from multiple system atrophy, a rare neurological disease that essentially deteriorates the brain and body functions it controls. He was 70.[1]
