A native of California's Sacramento River delta, Mark Huton has lived in San Diego for more than 15 years. A percussionist since his teens, Mark has been a fixture in the San Diego world music scene, playing and recording with bands including Worm Hole Effect and other local artists. After teaching himself to play Native American cedar flutes, Mark began writing and recording music. Inspired by his climbs in the Himalayas and trekking between Nepal and Tibet, and by the birth of his children, Mark put creates music that will move you and propel you on your own inner journey.

With Annapurna: The Towering Sky, Mark Hunton has created an inspirational musical experience that takes the listener on a majestic journey to the mountaintops of the Himalaya's of Tibet and Nepal. Hunton fuses the World and Jazz flavorings of with the ambient and darkly rich tones. Inspired by his travels and treks in the Annapurna Mountain Range and the birth of his children, Hunton paints a colorful musical soundscape that features an eclectic blend of instrumentation and female vocals. Drums and percussion from throughout the world are enhanced by cedar flutes, acoustic and electric guitars, koto, sitar, piano, and synthesizers. A multi-talented ensemble (featuring Spotted Peccary's David Helpling) delivers a flawless set of compositions. Hunton explores vast musical territory throughout and creates a truly unique world of music that ranges from ethereal and mystical to energetic and tribal.