I was born in the pastoral village of Ein Karem in the ancient hills of Jerusalem . Growing up in the dawning of the Age of Aquarius in the Middle East , I was exposed to many different spiritual practises and music. This colourful abundance accompanies me to this very day .
I grew up singing the prayers of the Jewish traditions from the many different cultural backgrounds . Tunes from Yemen , Africa , Eastern Europe , Spain,and Ethiopia were all present in my musical vocabulary. The church bells and the Islamic call to prayer were my daily sound current . The folk music of the 60’s and 70’s that were played at my household seeped in to my musical language , as well as chants from India that were often heard and practised in my mother’s home growing up.
I was inspired by the beauty of desert Beduan songs as a frequent visitor to the Sinai Desert . I remember the ancient Gregorian chants while sneaking in to monasteries in the village where I was born .
My clear calling towords song and music led me at the age of 6 to start formal studies in classical music and later on in jazz .
I’m forever grateful for these teachings I received till my early adult years . Although expected of me to go on the “normal” route as a main stream singer , my seeking of truth and an eternal quest for free expression led me on a different path. I was drawn towards music that came from honesty and spirit and continued my personal journey through different ancient cultures , artistic exploration and the journey within .
I have been traveling extensively, from the rainforests of the Amazon to the rhythm of life in West Africa and the colorful cultural abundance of India , learning from these ancient traditions . I hold a deep connection to Hebrew my mother tongue and the mysticism that dwells within it . Devotional song elevates my “beingness” whether it be in Hebrew ,the Chants of India or music from the America’s . I write songs and melodies and am continually humbled by the music that comes through me .
I’m deeply grateful for all the teachers I had and have along the way . This endless journey of truth and expansion are all woven in my life’s tapestry and sculptures the musician and singer that I am today.