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The album cover for New Blue Sun by André 3000.
The album cover for New Blue Sun by André 3000.Courtesy of the artist

by Jill Riley

November 21, 2023

This past Friday, one-half of the Atlanta-based hip-hop duo OutKast, Andre 3000, released a fully instrumental album that focuses on the flute. For his first release in almost two decades, the artist shocked many fans when he revealed that there would be no rapping, beats, etc. in the album — just flute.

After taking inspiration from Cupid Valentino himself, today’s Coffee Break will be focusing on songs that showcase some killer flute playing. From wooden traditional flutes to more modern digital instruments, let’s make a playlist of songs with some professional-level pied pipers.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs featuring the flute do you want to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Beastie Boys - Flute Loop
St. Germain - So Flute
Canned Heat - Goin' Up the Country
Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath
The Beatles - You've Got TO Hide Your Love Away
Rusted Root - Send Me On My Way
Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper