Clint Goss - Press Kit and Information

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Biography

Performing artist, Clint Goss, melds a wide array of world instruments to create organic, improvisational, "Ethnic Fusion" music. His particular blend of world instruments is a result of his early experience on the clarinet, his encounter with the Native American Flute, and extensive experience traveling and performing around the world. His performances weave rhythms and melodies from many musical heritages to create music that is deeply respectful of the cultures that created the instruments he plays.

Clint and his wife, Vera, have engaged in extended technical assistance and cultural exchange projects in Zimbabwe, Calcutta, Tokyo, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Namibia, Moscow, Kenya, China, Morocco, and Zambia. Each trip has widened their musical universe and brought more sounds and instruments into the mix. A trip to Slovakia introduced him to a 5½ foot tall flute, the Fujara, an instrument that is hardly known outside of Eastern Europe. His collection of over 200 world flutes, is a source for many of the organic and eclectic sounds that he brings to the mix.

In 2003, Clint and Vera began facilitating music workshops for Native American Flute players. Clint earned a certificate in music facilitation from the Music for People organization, founded by cellist David Darling, and now facilitates weekend and full-week workshops.

Clint performs on the Native American Flute, Indian Bansuri, African Kalimba, Slovakian Fujara and Koncovka, Indian Shruti box, Swiss Hang Drum, and a variety of world percussion instruments including African Djembe and Udu. He has performed and recorded on five continents, both solo and in a wide range of musical ensembles. His collaborations have included artists Randy Brody and the Global Rhythm Group, Catherine Marie Charlton and the CMC Trio, Jim Parker at the famous Nashville song venue The Bluebird, Ron Kravitz of Music in the Moment, David Darling, Peter Phippen, Ash Dargan, Zambian Reggae artist Mathew Tembo, Marrakesh Gnawa musician Youssef Mestauri, Choctaw flutist Don Zimbelman, and Adelante, with members J. Jody Janetta and Paul Mimlitsch.

He has recently collaborated with renowned bluegrass artist Eric Miller and vocalist Lynn Miller to form the SpiritGrass ensemble. In 2006, the released the SpiritGrass CD on the Manifest Spirit Label.

Stage Rider

For information on stage setup for Clint's solo shows, see the Stage Setup Rider page.