Biography

Kevin Wood, an independent artist who has sold over 50,000 of his New Age CDs, was raised in Central Texas. His mother was a school teacher and his father was a religion professor. Trained in classical piano and percussion since age 6, Wood was heavily influenced by conventionally structured music – a style that affected him and served him well within the New Age genre. "I agree with Steven Halpern when he wrote that most New Age music is 'based upon harmony and consonance, rather than dissonance,' helping make us feel in balance, at peace, and in harmony with the world," Wood said.

Wood’s newest and third release, “Kindred,” which was debuted at the Deepak Chopra “Seduction of Spirit” meditation training in Austin, Texas, shows evidence of a strong World flavor that complements his conventional compositional style. For this album, chants from all over the globe are seamlessly woven with modern grooves and ethereal sounds.

“Kindred” follows “Sacred,” which earned Wood #2 “World Album of the Year” award from Backroads Music and “Best New Age Album” of the year by COVR. Wood’s writing for both albums has evolved toward the World genre as he has artistically matured, particularly influenced by visits to various Native American sites across the American Southwest. Wood has been honored with American Indians offering their singing for his music projects, which has made his songs feel more “meaningful, interesting, and connected,” said Wood.

Wood has performed songs from ”Kindred,” “Sacred," and his first album, “Scenic Listening,” by staging musical performances that also featured his oldest brother, Karl Wood, world renowned as a fire dancer. The pair’s performance has been likened to fire shows performed by Cirque du Soleil, a popular international touring performance group. Wood was also the feature performer at the Dallas and Austin Body, Mind, Spirit Expos.

Since 1999, Wood has owned and managed a well established record label and music promotion company, "New Vision Music," and “New Vision Promotion,” the former of which carries his own music and several compilations, and latter of which offers radio, retail, and consulting services for artists within the New Age/World fusion market.