Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a completely unique sound that is deliciously addictive to listen to.
Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals. But it was Indian music that captured Manx and in the mid 80's he began a five-year tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for "A Meeting by the River"). He also received the gift of Bhatt’s custom-made, self-designed mohan veena—a 20-stringed sitar/guitar—that was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music.
Playing the Mohan Veena, lap steel, harmonica and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed “the Harry Zone” with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his original songs.
Harry is a prolific artist and has released seven albums since his first outing, Dog My Cat, in 2001. His latest CD captures a live performance at CBC's Glenn Gould studio in Toronto with an amazing assortment of world musicians.
hey harry, your two favourite aussie fans (syd and shash) travel all the ay to alberta sask and manitoba for a full month and still cant catch up with you
hey Harry recently went to your concert at the centre in Beaudesert and i really enjoyed it you probably wont remember me but i was probably the youngest girl and i came up to you and you signed a cd for me it was an honor to meet you and i cant wait until you come back and play from brisbane!
I have been a huge fan for years now and can just not get enough of you. Discovering you was a big deal for me. I wrote about that night in my blog. I will see you next time you are in Ottawa.
Hey Harrry, They broke the mold when they made you because that show you put on @ ECC was out of this world. I have been trying to see you in concert for so long. After you performed I went out to the merchandising booth, and people were asking the ladies about your music & the cd's & b4 I knew it I got pushed behind the table and you would have thought that I worked ur merch booth b/c I was fielding all the Harry manx questions from your new fans. "which one is more blues? which more indian?, what songs did he play tonight?". It was hard to tell them which cd to buy, but once I got home, I decided on West eats meet.because of the harmonys with emily braden etc. I can't wait to see you in Wisconsin & Chicago again. Can you bring the girls & the heavnly lights & Kevin with you, and if you need I can sit in for Voodo Child. Long story short, thanks again for Opening my eyes too A genre of music that is unique to you unarmed americans with health insurance.
We can't wait to see you this Saturday in Elgin! Our Father, Jim Hudson, passed away last year and he absolutely loved your music. He saw you down on the riverfront in Peoria, Il. a couple years back. So this will be a great time for us to remember him and to enjoy your wonderful tunes!!! Peace N Love! Angie&James Hudson
WOOO HOOOO! Harry Manx ONLINE!!! Thanks for setting the mood for so many gatherings and Barbi's at my place and for the fantastic concerts in Australia!! (NSW) My favourite music, blues and a touch of India all rolled into one...Genius....
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