Jan Michael Looking Wolf

Jan Michael Looking Wolf is an enrolled Santiam Kalapuya member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde who resides within his indigenous homelands.  He is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader, Native American-style flute player, recording artist and educator.

“Following two strokes from a rare hereditary enzyme disorder prone to Native American people, Jan Michael was a paraplegic for almost a year in his late 20s.  His prognosis was to be paralyzed the rest of his life and never walk again.  After returning to his Tribal Reservation, Jan Michael received a miraculous healing and recovered 100 percent. It was during that time that he started playing the Native American Flute.

“Jan Michael’s lifeway and musical expressions are based on the tradition of One Heart. In short, it is a universal truth that everyone is equal regardless of the color of our skin, tribal affiliation, language we speak, income, gender, faith, nationality or personal beliefs. One Heart is the recognition of Unity through Diversity.

“Traveling a broad range of musical styles with 28 full length albums, his recordings have garnered 74 awards and a top 10 ranking in the global radio charts. In addition to his own albums, Jan Michael has collaborated with other well-known artists, introducing the Native American Flute into genres such as pop, blues, rock, and hip-hop/rap. He has composed arrangements for video productions and feature film." Source: artist website

1996 – present

Traditional, rock, New Age

Musician/Songwriter/Educator/Author/Humanitarian/Recording Artist

Flute, Guitar, Vocals