H.J. Anderson is a PNW-born singer, songwriter, guitarist & recording artist based in the greater Seattle area. A lifelong fan of music in all its forms, he's particularly drawn to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world's colorful palette of musical expression, especially bossa nova style guitar accompanying solo voice. In this context he enjoys crafting original songs and performing them alongside classics of the wider genre in small music venues.

Music-focused slow-travel and living abroad have been central to his ongoing musical exploration - following the music wherever it takes him: from busking Barcelona's gritty casco antiguo to playing in the teterías of Granada's ancient Albaicín quarter; performing for the breezy book cafés on Mexico's Isla Mujeres and at alternative community-arts venues in Buenos Aires; songwriting sessions in off-grid communities outside Florianópolis, Brazil, and serenading radient newlyweds in Costa Rica's jungle hotels or Miami's opulent Vizcaya Gardens - and of course performing with the thundering, Brazilian-style percussion troupes that enliven Seattle, as well as spending two absolutely transformative months immersed in the everyday life, extraordinary people and musical traditions of a particularly vibrant island out in the Greater Antilles. All these experiences and more have profoundly shaped his unique musical sensibilities, which he loves sharing with audiences when able.

H.J. Anderson has a self-produced studio album that continues to receive positive reviews. In addition to arranging all singing parts, most of the guitars, and even playing the lively cuica (a traditional Brazilian friction drum), he was also joined by some highly accomplished musicians for additional tracking including Tim Carey on bass, Jeff Busch on drums & percussion, Marc Hager on piano, Darrius Willrich on Hammond B3, Tony Grasso trumpet, Tyson Hussey and Jeffrey Thomas guitars, Gino d'Ignazio sax, Dinho Costa cavaquinho, Phil Henderson trombone and Perle Deutch Shadpour on French spoken-word vocals. The album, titled "Sol y Homenajes," pays tribute to some of his favorite musical compositions and has received airplay on PNW public radio. Best of all, you can hear selections from the record right here for free - just click the media player in the bottom-right corner and start listening. Enjoy!