His masterful mix of sounds and grooves is the memorable variable that makes flutist Dwayne Kerr, of the Erykah Badu Band (Neda Stela), a rising figure in contemporary music today. Playing an instrument that traditionally has been heard more often than seen, Kerr has put the flute up front on display with his unique playing style in his debut CD, “Flutation,” which was released on DManns Records in January 2003. While touring and recording with Erykah Badu for the last five years, Dwayne added his sound to recordings including Ms.