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About Me

From the Barrios of NYC to concert halls and stages around the world, Heshima continues to move audiences around the world with his soulful voice, fiery bass work, and heartfelt songs and compositions.Heshima (a.k.a. Torres), is a dynamic Vocalist, Multi Instrumentalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, and producer who is pushing the boundaries of contemporary music with a style he calls "Latin Soul". Drawing on influences ranging from Luther Vandross and Marvin Gaye, to Marc Anthony, David Bisbal, Diego Torres, Ray Barretto, and Bobby Valentine, this amazing artist displays originality, depth and passion with his unmistakable blend of Latin, Jazz, and Soul Music.
Heshima has shared the stage, and recorded with some of the greatest names in the music industry including Patti Labelle, Quest Love, La India, Paoli Mejias, Marion Meadows, James Carter, Avery Sharpe, award winning Producers Rick Bacchus(Backstreet boys, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys), and Joe Ferry(Jaco Pastorius and James Taylor), HBO's Mahogany Brown, "Fidlaa" Owen Brown, just to name a few.
Heshima released a stellar debut album as a leader, "The Awakening" in 2005 for the Souljourn Music Group. "The Awakening", which was bombarded with rave reviews, combines classic jazz sensablities and Latin influences, with youthful fire, and originality, boasting some of Jazz's finest voices including Avery Sharpe, and Marc Puricelli, and Tenor Giant Charles Langford, featured on many of Heshima's breathtaking compositions, as well as vibrant arrangements of jazz classics.
Souljourn Music Group is now preparing to release the highly anticipated follow up to "The Awakening". This year, Heshima drops two new blazin classics for music lovers. "Ofrecimiento"(The Offering), an inspired blend of Latin Jazz, and Salsa. Also, "Inside Out", which features 12 new soul stirring songs in both english and spanish from this amazing balladeer. This promises to be a new classic! As Heshima steps to the mic, you will be entranced, excited, and inspired by this young artists depth,and originality", states D-Moss of PoetryJoint.com.
2009 will be the year that the world recognizes the depth and passion of this incredible artist.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 05/02/2007
Band Website: www.myspace.com/heshimaiam
Band Members: Heshima(a.k.a. Torres) Vocalist, Bassist, songwriter/arranger, producer, vocal producer
Influences: Jesus, Ghandi, Buddha, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Howard Hewett, Bobby McFerrin, Johnny Hartman, Patti Labelle, John Legend, Marc Anthony, David Bisbal, Christian Castro, Diego Torres, Alejandro Sanz, Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe, Ray Barretto, Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Rafael Hernandez Marin, Pablo Casals, Pablo Neruda, Julia de Burgos, Jose de Diego, John Coltrane, Jackie McLean, Vishnu Wood, Avery Sharpe, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Cachao, Bobby Valentine, James Jamerson, Nathan East, Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, Ruben Rodriguez, J.S. Bach, Brahms, Stravinsky, Earth Wind and Fire, Isley Brothers, KRS-1, Public Enemy, Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Quincy Jones, Emilio Estefan, "Fidlaa" Owen Brown, Maestro Joe Velez(The greatest arranging teacher ever), Bob Ferrier(The man that taught me the real meaning of swing), Steve Files(my high school music teacher who showed me that music has the power to save someone), Margo Poulin(my high school drama teacher who showed me the depth of my talent and potential), Sensei Nakajima(who still shows me everyday that music is about more than notes), Mary Ellen Miller(who has showed me the nobility of music), Brother Msola(who showed me the healing power of music), Onaje Allan Gumbs(who helped me understand what my pride was stopping me from seeing), Sifu Xiang(who taught me the power of relaxing and feeling).
Sounds Like: In everything I do, I sound like me. I pay homage to my idols, and teachers, by being myself and telling the story I was put here to tell. Listen to the music, and tell me what you think I sound like. www.cdbaby.com/heshima "The Awakening" and new music posted on my profile.
Record Label: Souljourn Music/LC3 Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Inhale Music, Exhale Life: My Philosophy

"Inhale Music, Exhale Life" por: Heshima MojaLike many people, I grew up in an urban environment. I woke up every morning and left my house, inhaling deepl...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:26:00 GMT

Love is Not the Problem

Love is a force, that holds the universe together. So if it can hold the universe together, why is it so difficult for two human beings to maintain an emotionally nourishing, and healthy relationship....
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Sabatoging ourselves

It seems like so many times, just when we are getting to where we say we have always wanted to go, we find a way to destroy our blessings. Comparing our present situation, to a past experience is unfa...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:43:00 GMT

The Problem with looking outward...

As a certified political junky, and one who wants to constantly know and understand the whys and hows of the world, I have spend a great deal of time arguing with people about what is wrong, and why i...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:08:00 GMT

Interested In Collaborations with other artists/producers

..>Heshima is interested in collaborating with any other artists, groups or producers who are down. National or international, even better. Heshima is a writer/arranger, producer, vocalist, and multi-...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:04:00 GMT