Kiya Heartwood
Singer-songwriter Kiya Heartwood has made a career of inspiring performances and award winning songs. From her days fronting Arista band Stealin'Horses , her solo CD's for Waldoxy/Malaco to her indie duo, Wishing Chair, Kiya always delivers. Her music is a passionate mix of intelligent lyrics, spell-binding storytelling over a roots and roll sound. Heartwood’s percussive guitar work and wide-open vocals seduce the listener with soulful confessions, political broadside, and a wicked groove. Kiya Heartwood's music is sure to leave any listener fully satisfied.
"I love good lyrics for thinking people; music with meat on its bones: Heartwood's "Copernicus" about growing up was brilliant. Her emotional vocabulary and musical nuances were mesmerizing." Bastienne Salners - Omaha Review (Aug 12, 2004)