Award winning roots rock singer-songwriter Kiya Heartwood's new solo CD, Bold Swimmer delivers soulful confessions, political broadside and a wicked groove. Bold Swimmer was produced by Grammy nominated producer, Mark Hallman, who is known for his work with Elisa Gilkyson, Ani Difranco, Oasis and others. Heartwood's musical influences include Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, Bruce Cockburn and Cheryl Wheeler. Kiya is also half of the folk and roll duo Wishing Chair. Kiya tours nationally and internationally as a solo artist and with Wishing Chair, and is the backup "band" for Meg Barnhouse.  Kiya makes her happy home in Austin, TX.