About
Music was part of my life from an early age, when I played concert flute and piano. As school ended and my career took shape, music gradually moved to the background. Roughly fifteen years ago, a renewed wish to make music—combined with a deep appreciation for the Native American flute—led me to purchase my first flute, then another, and another. In 2018 I took part in a Native American flute player's competition at the Native Rhythms Festival and won, which came with the chance to perform at a later festival. I already had many songs composed and started to approach recording more seriously. That is where my husband Joe comes in. His story is much the same: he played trumpet growing up, and music eventually gave way to life and career. It turned out a percussionist was waiting inside him, and he found his real musical calling years ago when he took his first djembe lesson. From there things grew, and today our home is filled with flutes and a wide range of percussion instruments. Joe also enjoys the recording side of music—sound mixing and live performance. In 2019 we released our album Take Flight – Around the World on the Native American Flute. The song Peggy's Cove earned an award nomination for Best Song, Solo Flute from the Native American Style Flute Awards in 2020. We are steadily working on new music and bringing new and interesting instruments into the mix. Playing music together is an absolute joy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which instrument does Jamie Empert play?
Jamie plays the Native American style flute. She first learned concert flute and piano, then came back to music through the Native American flute.
Who plays alongside Jamie Empert?
Jamie performs with her husband, Joe Empert, who accompanies her on percussion. Joe also works on recording, sound mixing, and live performances.
Which album have Jamie and Joe Empert released?
In 2019 they released Take Flight – Around the World on the Native American Flute.
Has Jamie Empert been nominated for any awards?
Yes. The song “Peggy’s Cove” was nominated for Best Song, Solo Flute at the Native American Style Flute Awards in 2020.
Has Jamie Empert won a flute competition?
Yes. Jamie competed in a Native American flute player’s competition at the Native Rhythms Festival in 2018 and won, which earned her the chance to perform at a later festival.
Where can I listen to Jamie Empert’s music?
Head to the Music page to hear Take Flight and find links for buying CDs and digital downloads, plus streaming on services such as Spotify and Apple Music. The Videos page has performance footage.
Jamie and Joe Empert share a musical journey that began with childhood instruments and later returned through the Native American flute and percussion. Their home studio supports both recording and live performance, and their catalog includes the 2019 album Take Flight – Around the World on the Native American Flute. Explore the Music and Videos pages to hear their work and see them perform.