Nancy Hennings

Nancy Hennings was an experimental musician best known for her groundbreaking work with Henry Wolff as the duo Wolff & Hennings. Active in the 1970s, their collaborative project *Tibetan Bells* blended avant-garde minimalism with traditional Tibetan singing bowls, creating meditative soundscapes that became foundational to New Age and ambient music. Their self-titled 1971 debut and its sequel, *Tibetan Bells II* (released in 1979 with minimalist composer Steve Reich’s label), introduced Western audiences to the haunting resonance of these ancient instruments. Hennings’ sparse, intuitive approach to composition—as heard on later works like *Yamantaka* (2004) and *The Empty Mirror* (2010)—prioritized atmospheric textures over traditional structure, earning cult status among fans of experimental and therapeutic music. Her work remains a touchstone for artists exploring spirituality and sound healing.