I started to study the flute in 1951. The flute has been utilized by African-American musicians as far back as the early Twenties. If you take a look at some of the old pictures of Chick Webb, then you will… — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
When the soul looks out of its body, it should see only beauty in its path. These are the sights we must hold in mind, in order to move to a higher place. — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
Whatever I do today is the whole continuum of my experience. Like John Dewey said in his book ‘Art as Experience,’ you can’t separate… — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
Each culture has some knowledge. That's why I studied with Saj Dev, an Indian flute player. That's why I studied Stockhausen's music. The pygmies'… — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
The fact is ones own voice is not heard anywhere else. Its a challenge to be yourself. It takes a lot of courage. — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
I started to study the flute in 1951. The flute has been utilized by African-American musicians as far back as the early Twenties. If… — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
External instruments are only extensions of the biological instrument. — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
When the soul looks out of its body, it should see only beauty in its path. These are the sights we must hold in… — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
I started in high school with a teacher there. I also took lessons at the Conservatory of Music in Detroit. Detroit was very motivating.… — Yusef Lateef Copy Share Image
