Jazz Articles about Deborah Henson-Conant

Take Five with Harpist / Vocalist Deborah Henson-Conant

by AAJ Staff
April 27, 2026

Meet Deborah Henson-Conant Grammy-nominated electric harpist, singer, composer, and educator Deborah Henson-Conant (DHC), synonymous with her website HipHarp.com, has spent nearly four decades redefining what the harp can be. Blending blues, flamenco, Latin, and classical influences, she creates music that integrates voice, stories, and instrumental performance--driven by rhythm and character. Using a looper pedal and guitar-style effects, she builds layered, improvisational performances as a solo artist and with orchestras and ensembles. She has opened for Ray Charles, toured ...