For about 20 years ago this man found Martines music online. The music touched him and he decided to write her telling what he felt about the music. The summer of 2013 Martine and her Band was going to hedline a festival in Eugene (WA), and he invited Martine and Nils Jørgen to come one week ahead to join him on the annual "Tamkaliks Celebration", a friendship celebration and a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of Waláwa, the Wallowa country. At this gathering participants enjoy three days of song and dance, culminating in a walasit service and a Friendship feast. Martine and Nils Jørgen met Paul for the very first time and had an unforgettable time at Tamkaliks. On this trip they also met Jay and Fred for the very first time.

Two decades later, Paul is a presious extended family member and also much of the reason behind the Family Krafts collaboration with the Native American people. 

Paul is an artistic soul with an openness and love for life and creativity.

...If a stranger touches your heart, dont ever underestimated to tell him or her...it could end up with a life long friendship...

Here is how Paul tells about his first meeting with the Native people; 
"Many people over the years have asked about my friendships with Native American people and Martine Kraft. About ‘94, my son Chris and myself were invited to a council meeting on The Umatilla reservation, where Taz Conner (descendant of Old Chief Joseph) invited us to come to their Tamkaliks Friendship Celebration at Wallowa Oregon, where the Nez Perce had been run out by General O.O. Howard, with many being killed. Although apprehensive at first, their hospitality soon developed into friendships. Years later, in mentioning to Martine via internet, that my lady and I were going to Tamkaliks Celebration, Martine said that had always been her dream. In working the details with the producers of the huge Faerieworlds festival, where Martine Kraft would headline, she asked that air fare be purchased early so they could attend Tamkaliks. This began the many friendships and collaborations, like with Fred Hill and Acosia Red Elk, leading to the Iwashere - Bridging Worlds One Song at a Time. Respect, friendship and music has been instrumental."