Douglas Blue Feather has won the 2012 Indian Summer Music Award for "Best Contemporary Instrumental", the 2010 Indian Summer Music Award for “Best Traditional Native American Flute”, (4) Native American Music Awards including “Flutist Of The Year” and “Best New Age CD”, and many others. Douglas often utilizes more modern contemporary instrumentation to accompany the flute. Whether traditional or contemporary in style, Doug's music touches the heart and soul of those drawn to the beauty of the Native American flute.