Member Since: 21 Apr 2008

Background: Heather Frahn is a sound artist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and composer. Her work has inspired many, and as an artist has several different branches to her all mighty tree, of what she calls "Conscious Creations". She has a dynamic and skillful vocal presence, being able to sing in different styles crossing over eastern influences, blues influences, beat boxing, jazz scatting, overtone singing, tabla vocal percussion and accapella. Heather is a music and sound artist who engages lyrics which inspire people. In 1994 Heather had her first professional solo performance at just age 14, and over the years her reputation for passionate and heartfelt live performances has taken her touring around Australia and internationally. Heather has won several awards for her innovative and skillful work including Best Female Vocalist Award, Best Female Solo Artist and in 2006 she won a Young Citizen of The Year Award for her music work in the community. She has also achieved high acclaim by being listed in the “Who’s Who of South Australian Women” biographical reference book 2007 and has been endorsed by Salvi’s Fine Guitars with a custom made guitar. Since 1998 Heather has released 5 solo EP’s, 2 solo Albums and 1 EP with her Trio. Heather has several different outlets in which she works as a music artist, including performing solo and with her trio, sound design for theatre and film, composing unique and ambient music using organic sounds, playing unusual instruments including the 'steel drum harp' and 'hybrid guitar bass', leading workshops and sessions in accapella singing, African percussion, recording and songwriting. Heather's motivation is to generate positive energy in the world through the creation and performance of music. Heather’s lyrical honesty invites the ears. As a young songwriter in a modern world, Heather writes with intent reflecting upon humanity and personal and global awareness in her words. Her “from the heart” and conscious lyrics, express lessons learned and explore questions asked about humanitarian, philosophical, social, spiritual & political issues that present themselves to people across the globe. Heather has performed for Amnesty International, Peace Festivals and other events that promote a global community. It’s easy to see why Heather’s lyrical motivations have been compared to the likes of Michael Franti, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and India Arie.

State/Country: Australia

City/Location: Adelaide, Australia

Website: http://www.heatherfrahn.com

Influences: Michael Franti, Tracy Chapman, India Arie, Cat Stevens, John Butler Trio, Ani DeFranco, Luka Bloom, Eckhart Tolle, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Surya Das..... Life & Good Spirit!

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I beleive that as living things, we are all connected... unfortunately most humans for centuries have been 'taken over' by their minds, which has caused walls to blind them from seeing their connection with the earth and all things on it. The walls are greed, fear, ego...

When I walk through a huge old growth forrest, or look at a new bloomed flower, I feel a deep connection to these things, and hope that through music and song with conscious lyrics, I and other songwriters, can break down the walls which surround people's hearts to the truth. Healing begins one spirit at a time, and we can only start with our own... and through the collective of positive people on the planet, we can form together to nurture what's left, and look towards our future.