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Will Clipman is a celebrated percussionist known for bridging traditional Native American sounds with contemporary world and cross-genre collaborations. A seven-time GRAMMY nominee and three-time Native American Music Award winner, Clipman has recorded over 60 albums, with more than 30 released on Canyon Records where he serves as a trusted house percussionist. His work spans solo projects, duo and trio formats, and partnerships with renowned artists like R. Carlos Nakai, William Eaton, Solvei McKenna, Sherry Finzer, Darin Mahoney, and Gabriel Ayala. Clipman’s discography highlights include Feather, Stone & Light (1995) and Red Wind (1998) from Canyon Records, among many later releases. In 2025, his project Silence and Space, a collaboration with R. Carlos Nakai, released on Round Sound, marks his latest full-length statement. Read on for a detailed bio, notable discography, and 2025 tour appearances where you can catch this compelling voice of Native flute and percussion live.