Ilya Portnov: Finding a Voice Through the Harmonica | HOHNER Artist Spotlight

In this HOHNER Artist Spotlight, harmonica artist and Nashville session musician Ilya Portnov shares the story behind his musical journey. Born and raised in Russia, Ilya first picked up the harmonica at 18, learning on his father’s old instrument. Recordings from Howard Levy and Jason Ricci opened his ears to what was possible on the harmonica and helped shape the musician he would become. Today, Ilya works as a session musician in Nashville, bringing the harmonica’s unique voice to a wide range of music. Hear Ilya talk about his influences, his approach to the instrument, and what continues to inspire him as a harmonica player. Learn more about Ilya: https://hohner.de/en/ilya-portnov Learn more about HOHNER harmonicas: hohner.de #HOHNER #Harmonica #IlyaPortnov #HOHNERArtist #NashvilleMusician