Biography

“Cornell’s music is refreshingly different, engaging, and simply mesmerizing…”


Cornell Kinderknecht is an award-winning recording artist and performer of flutes and other woodwind instruments from around the world, including Native American flute, bansuri flute from India, ocarina, recorder and bamboo flutes.

His original compositions and playing have been described as soothing, soaring, haunting, and playful with influences of Native America, the Middle East, India, and the Far East. His musical style draws from his experience in the areas of classical, pop, folk, jazz and world music.

Cornell has been twice nominated for "Musician of the Year" at the Texas Music Awards for his albums Nightfall and Returning Home. He is a Top 5 Winner in the Great American Song Contest instrumental category. He and his music were featured in the nationally aired television series, "The Art of Living Gallery." He has recorded music for advertisements, a PBS series, and has debuted works for choir and Native American flute with the Texas Voices. Cornell is a regular presenter and performer at music workshops and festivals around the US.


“A combination of musical talent and personal insight that is true poetry…”

“With the power of breath, Cornell’s virtuosic world flute playing leads the listener on a journey of inner exploration.”