Abu the Flutemaker

William Emerson better known as Abu the flute-maker has been making musical instruments our of found objects for 43 years. Here he sits down with ON to share his story.
"celebrating you you."
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shot/edited/directed by: Malaika Aminata

[@mrmaniac3]

I needed this documentary. After seeing this man playing one of his horns in a video with no credits given, I had to solve this mystery.

[@dro0gi]

exactly how I found this vid

[@TheMaceo900]

I make many instruments and I'm shit at it but I love it.. I live in Philippines and have a tribal nose flute.. This guy not only shares his passion but speaks with warmth and truth. Sir, mabuhay!

[@westminsterabbey.6916]

You keep doing what you doin Wayne, kudos to you :)

[@plizzligh4845]

The Way America should engage ... with joy and humility !!! Om peace Man of the Apo...Sound ...thks more .

[@skadooshdork123]

This man still alive. I need his help making a pvc pipe

[@barcscommunitycatprogram6795]

Abu you're awesome! Thank you for being such a wonderful part of the Baltimore Community, you're our hero

[@yobrojoost]

abu, your sheer joy and zest for life is beautiful to watch and listen to! Thank you for being!

[@josephosullivan986]

awesome video what great guy

[@katpiercemusic]

You are an inspiration sir! I only wish that you lived in NYC. If I'm ever in Baltimore, I'll keep an ear out.

[@slow5oh89]

I love this man

[@JordanHowellMusic]

Great! glad to see something else and have a lead on another name this gentleman goes by because on another video it said his grandchildren have been trying to find him for 2 years??.... so... and id love to talk to him as well, but, i hope he is okay. And thank you for your video of this! good shots, looking thru the string instrument with the child in the background listening thru, etc. :)

[@heklik]

He can be a good plumber . ..

[@lionheart4445]

GOOD WORK !

[@donaldhalliday5581]

Peace Brother Abu: Please contact me. You saved my life. Amin Abdu Rashid.

[@donaldhalliday5581]

919-389-7407

[@sandranicht6506]

this man is a legend!

[@kungkuno]

this guy crack me up:D he is awesome!

[@LosantoBeats]

Beautiful story. Beautiful soul.

[@liammcooper]

I love you Abu!

[@qaschmeeps]

Thank you for sharing your talents sir! I'm inspired :)

[@pauljs75]

Nicolas Bras does something similar with his KZbin channel. Tutorials on how to make odd instruments, along with demos of the playing. (Of course Abu likely has been at it longer, but perhaps more involved in his community rather than online given what the short documentary tells.)

[@bearshield7138]

sweet job

[@Law9223]

YAH bless you!

[@srajanjain2541]

Nice Performance by morgan freeman . . .

[@JB-kv8yt]

thank you for your service to the world sir

[@vitalepitts]

Anyone know if this guy's still around? googling him is really spotty

[@paulmorris4180]

That baritone rocks

[@dinosaur7233]

I met this man

[@sleepymartyr]

You only live twice, and then some more

[@XxXxSabooxXxX]

Good soul!!!!

[@menacebeats5053]

Jamie... fox?

[@9861345]

Does he use no mouthpiece?

[@lawdizzy4829]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSlqpWhoraGeLc

[@jayadevkk3496]

❤

[@refriedboogie]

One of the saints dressed in fine white robes in Heaven that works for Jesus Christ

[@Law9223]

Amen!

[@CottonBoxer]

yea he should visit around Mardi Gras time, make some cash and come back

[@alexisvanasse1352]

la musique des eaux usées , la sérénade des aqueduc , la chanson des fausses septiques , la subtilité de la diarrhée

[@UpcomingJedi]

That's not abu! His REAL name is Mudfoot!

[@deatherman1027]

2:07 america