Artist description Along with his critically acclaimed virtuosity as a guitarist, Danny Heines is among a handful of Americans adept in the technique of "throat singing" . To produce the almost unearthly sound, the overtones in the voice are naturally amplified and manipulated to create melodies, while simultaneously holding a single pitch.

Music Style World Fusion

Musical Influences Egberto Gismonti, John Coltrane, Hari Prasad Chauraisa

Similar Artists Michael Hedges, Huun-Huur-Tu

Artist History Danny’s four releases on Silver Wave Records have swept radio, charting in the top Five in Gavin, R&R, and Billboard. Jazziz Magazine placed Every Island at #1. The critics’ praise has been over-whelming. "What Worlds They Bring" is the next chapter in Heines’ unrelenting evolution as an artist, soaring to new heights to create an astonishingly beautiful work of music.

Group Members Danny Heines

Instruments Guitar, Bansuri (bamboo flute), overtone singing

Albums What Worlds They Bring, Vanishing Borders, One Heart Wild, Every Island, Aqua Touch

Press Reviews "Each piece is a truly memorable orchestration for guitar ." -John Hockenberry NBC TV "Heines finds the node where jazz discipline meets percussive acoustic thump and elegant fingerstyle guitar." -Guitar Player Magazine

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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