Mehlinda Heartt is an accomplished and highly recognized Vancouver harpist with over 45 years of professional performing experience. She received her training in harp and voice at the University of British Columbia and has since performed at thousands of weddings, corporate functions, receptions, festivals, funerals, and other events.
In addition to her impressive performance career, Mehlinda is also an acclaimed composer, arranger, and publisher of harp music. She won the 2009 American Harp Societies Christmas Composers Competition and has been featured on several artists' albums, including 'Said the Whale'.
Mehlinda's diverse repertoire spans multiple genres, including classical, popular, jazz, old standards, Bollywood, Indian Mantra's, Persian, Turkish, and Celtic music. She also leads a world music group called 'Mystic Paradis', which has been performing weekly at the East is East Restaurant for the past 7 years, and a Celtic group 'Mystic Avalon', which has performed at many festivals and Celtic pubs.
Mehlinda is known for her love of improvisation, particularly in Middle Eastern music, and only hires musicians who share her passion for improvisation. She values the creative process and encourages total freedom of expression for herself and the musicians she performs with.
Mehlinda Heartt is a true virtuoso and a force to be reckoned with in the world of harp music. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to creative expression make her a standout performer and composer in her field.