Vasudha Harte is an innovative Australian singer songwriter, composer, musical director and healing sound artist.
As pianist, harpist, guitarist, accordionist and vocalist, her ever evolving sonic palette elegantly expresses a spectrum of genres and cultures from around the world.
Her extensive and versatile repertoire is a spirited blend of traditional and modern European, Celtic and Australian sounds, including French chansons, Spanish rhumbas, Argentinian tangos, Irish, Scottish, Welsh & English folk tunes, Baroque, Classical, Greek, Italian, Eastern European, Cabaret, Reggae, Gypsy, Blues, Jazzy, Ambient, Sacred, Oz, Indigenous and a diverse range of original songs.
“She is a talented pianist and songwriter with a voice to die for…Vasudha combines the unflappable innocence and heartfelt social empathy of a country lass with the steady uncomplicated optimism of the Byron Bay Boho.”
Daevid Allen
Vasudha’s effortlessly eclectic style pays deep respect to tradition while carving a modern musical pathway uniquely her own.
With soaring velvet vocals, sensitive passionate piano, enchanting magical harp, lilting rhythmic guitar and joyful nostalgic accordion, she performs as a soloist or as part of a duo, trio or larger ensemble. She also plays an array of sound healing instruments such as singing bowls, Native American Spirit flute, rainstick, chimes, bells and healing reverie harp.
A heartfelt singer songwriter, versatile improviser and genre traversing multi instrumentalist, Vasudha’s sweet, uplifting music and smooth-as-honey voice extend a warm, joyful invitation to feel at peace and in harmony with existence.
Her carefully crafted sonic artistry is enhanced with spontaneous splashes of free improvisation and adorned with poetry and spoken word.
Vasudha’s inclusive community spirit and compassionate global heart shines through her music, creating a feeling of peaceful intimacy and uplifting togetherness
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Feature Act Dinkum Bohos Victorian Folk Club Melbourne 2024
Writers and Rhythm Women’s Day Healesville 2023
Acoustica series Harp recital Alexandra library 2023
Flamenco Fiesta with Dinkum Bohos & Arte Gitane Bangalow 2019
Gold Coast Arts Centre with Dinkum Bohos 2016
An Evening of Poetry and Music CD launch with Dinkum Bohos NSW North Coast & SE Qld tour 2015
Alliance Français French Film Festival Opening Night Palace Cinemas Byron Bay 2014
Falls Festival with Dinkum Bohos Byron Bay 2013
UK and European tour with Dinkum Bohos 2011-2012
Supporting Daevid Allen’s University of Errors Australian tour with Third Sky & Dinkum Bohos 2011
Byron Bay Film Festival Closing Event Byron Theatre 2010
Supporting Daevid Allen’s Gong with Jem Edwards Coorabell Hall 2008
Bootleg debut CD Launch with Hans Lovejoy & James Cruickshank Fracas Byron Bay 2003
Musical Director NYE Byron Bay Main beach stage 2001
North Coast Women’s Festival fronting all girl band Bangalow Hall 1999, 2000, 2001
Woodford Folk Festival with Lunatic Fringe Lock On CD launch 1999-2000
Women Turned On Showcase Byron Bay 1999
Supporting Don Burrows 70th Birthday tour Mullumbimby 1998