Who played the flute first man or women?

The flute is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world, with evidence of flutes dating back to around 35,000 BC. However, there is no definitive answer as to who played the flute first, as there is no written record of this. It is possible that both men and women played the flute in prehistoric times, and that the instrument was used for a variety of purposes, such as music, communication, and religious ceremonies.