Gabriel Hays composes songs, music for media, and
concert music. He scored the upcoming indie feature A Girl, A Guy a
Space Helmet. He contributed music to an episode of Oprah Winfrey’s new
series Masterclass on her OWN network, featuring Maya Angelou. His band
and songwriting outlet Shortwave Sunshine completed a new CD The
Breakers (June 2010) that explores the contradictions of a New Mexican
living in Brooklyn. Gabriel has toured North America, Europe and
Australia as a keyboardist and songwriter playing in a diverse range of
styles. Venues include The Montreal Jazz Festival, The Joshua Tree Music
Festival, Webster Hall, and Symphony Space among others. He has
performed/recorded with artists Tamarama (Universal Motown), Mieka
Pauley, Akoya, and Kaleta (King Sunny Aide and Fela Kuti).