Henrik Andersen
Henrik Andersen
Guitarist ·
Composer ·
Konnakol expert ·
Performer ·
Actor ·
Script Writer ·
My Story
Henrik Andersen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and developed his signature sound by uniting Western music styles with South Indian konnakol. As the first to share konnakol tutorials online over30 years ago, he has inspired students and musicians across the globe.
Henrik has released award-winning albums, composed music for orchestra, stage, and film, and collaborated with leading artists such as: Trilok Gurtu, Pete Lockett, Ranjit Barot, Gumbi Ortiz, and Mandolin Rajesh.
Henrik regularly performs and teaches worldwide, focusing on rhythm, creativity, and musical curiosity.
Trilok Gurtu: "He´s got the groove!"
HIGHLIGHTS
First to share Konnakol tutorials online (since the 1990s) - Praised by a.o Trilok Gurtu and Jennifer Batton - Performs on the world’s only 52-string Medusa guitar - Released over 20 acclaimed albums, books, and videos - Known for energetic teaching and unique musical storytelling
PRESS QUOTES
“This is one of the most famous fusion guitarists. In Kaluga, he performed something dawn, a thirsty flight, similar to the old legends alternating with a battle cry! It sounded strong and large, like a single canvas, on which the imperturbable Andersen embroidered on the strings an intricate landscape. How passionate, impetuous and ardent is that dane! So much purity, power and love!” — *Kaluga News*“
Sound means everything andit’s brilliant. The soundtrack to the show OMG is a miracle!” — *8000.dk*
"The music of Andersen is like magic, almost metaphysical." "Apparently Henrik Andersen can play music on anything and he speaks more musical dialects than most musicians can ever dream of, and he does it in a way that makes it his own personal statement. He is by all means a true master musician."
— *Boris Rabinowitch /Politiken*
“Super inspiring! He’s so adventurous and innovative. His music is just plain delicious to my ear. Killer stuff!”
— *Jennifer Batton*
"Guitarist Henrik Andersen… is a naturally authoritative foreground figure musically."
HENRIK HAS TOURED ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH HIS MUSIC & RECORDED WITH A.O
Trilok Gurtu (IN) Bickram Ghosh (IN) Mandolin Rajesh (IN) Mahesh Vinayakram (IN) Ranjit Barot (IN) S.Sashank (IN) Roman Miroschniscenko (RU) Frank Colon (BR) Gumbi Ortiz (USA)
Pete Lockett (UK) Charlie Bisharat (USA) Jose Antonio Rodriguez (SP) Paulino Dalla Porta (IT) Federico Sanesi (IT) Acoustic Guitars (DK) Natasja (DK) Outlandish (DK) Oriental Mood (DK) Moscow Philharmonic
Simona Zanini. Linda Manzer Henrik Andersen