Henrik Andersen (musician)

Henrik Andersen
Origin Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres Jazz, Carnatic Music
Occupation(s)
Instruments
Associated acts John McLaughlin, Trilok Gurtu, Pete Lockett

Henrik Andersen is a European, guitar virtuoso, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and vocal percussionist.

Andersen was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark. Since the age of 18 he has performed professionally as a guitarist and vocalist. He studied Carnatic music rhythm from Trilok Gurtu and Pete Lockett, which became a vital element of his compositions. He is a Jazz guitarist, who graduated from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory of Copenhagen. He also specializes in various vocal percussion styles such as Beatboxing and most notably Konnakol. He is well known for his performances in the jazz trio "Music spoken here". He has taught master classes in various corners of the world for Guitar and Konnakol. He has on several occasions served as a soloist performing John McLaughlin's concerto for guitar & orchestra "The Mediterranean"- last time in 2013 with The Moscow symphony orchestra.

He is a theatrical performer who has acted, written and composed for shows with the Danish theater companies, TeaterTasken, Teater Refleksion and Branar Téatars (IE) He is also a professional cartoonist.

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