The ancestors of my people created many styles of flute that echoed throughout the "FOREST". I have been blessed with a heritage that has taught me this beautiful art form, so that I can pass this tradition on to future generations. The Elders used natural objects for everything: trees were used for food, medicine, baskets, and even music. I also create jewelry using sacred stones with bamboo pieces to enhance healing. At arts and crafts festivals across the USA, CANADA and THE WORLD, I demonstrate how I make and how to play so that people may understand the different tones that can be created from the flutes. Due to popular demand I have created relaxation music with the natural sounds that I can produce from my instruments.

CESAR REYES FOREST FLUTE CREATIONS. !!!!

Zampoñas or Sikus
Zampoñas are made in a variety of sizes and scales, the most common being a range of four sizes of 15cm to 1.5cm in length. They are made from "Chialla" or "Tonkoro" bamboos of different thicknesses which grow in the jungles.

Quena
These end-blown flutes come in different sizes and scales and may have from 3 to 7 holes and vary in length from 15 to 50cm. They are made from many different types of bamboo which receive special preparation and nowadays are also made in wood.

Rondadores
These are typical of Ecuador. They vary in size and scale using a complex arrangement of alternating pipes.