Classically trained in both Western and Indian musical traditions,
Avital Raz commands many styles and genres, and has been performing her
own songs for seven years now. Raised in Jerusalem and the US, she has
performed in Israel, Germany, the UK , India and California.
Quirky, personal and often barbed, her songs are moving and surprising, her voice distinctive and astonishing. Described in the music press as ‘experimental folk’ (Blank Media Pages), Avital’s music also embraces blues and gospel.
Her EPs, Strange Love Songs (‘utterly compelling songs that demand attention' – Terrascope magazine) and Skin & Feathers ("somewhat like Dory Previn (but much better)"- Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange), only begin to hint at her range and breadth of vision. Her album Sad Songs About The End Of Love sets a James Joyce poem cycle to original music with Indian instruments.
Now Avital has returned to the UK with a quiver of new songs, personal, political and satirical, ready to fire into the hearts and minds of audiences. These include the new single ‘Oh Isabel’, from the forthcoming album Infidelity. To assist her in the task, she has assembled a brand new live band: The Chosen Ones. Those who have seen her solo performances will certainly want to experience this new incarnation of Avital Raz, full of inventive musical energy and subversive black humour. Those who have never seen her play live, are in for a spellbinding experience.
She will release her upcoming album "Infidelity" on Monday, April 1st through Sotones Records.
Quirky, personal and often barbed, her songs are moving and surprising, her voice distinctive and astonishing. Described in the music press as ‘experimental folk’ (Blank Media Pages), Avital’s music also embraces blues and gospel.
Her EPs, Strange Love Songs (‘utterly compelling songs that demand attention' – Terrascope magazine) and Skin & Feathers ("somewhat like Dory Previn (but much better)"- Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange), only begin to hint at her range and breadth of vision. Her album Sad Songs About The End Of Love sets a James Joyce poem cycle to original music with Indian instruments.
Now Avital has returned to the UK with a quiver of new songs, personal, political and satirical, ready to fire into the hearts and minds of audiences. These include the new single ‘Oh Isabel’, from the forthcoming album Infidelity. To assist her in the task, she has assembled a brand new live band: The Chosen Ones. Those who have seen her solo performances will certainly want to experience this new incarnation of Avital Raz, full of inventive musical energy and subversive black humour. Those who have never seen her play live, are in for a spellbinding experience.
She will release her upcoming album "Infidelity" on Monday, April 1st through Sotones Records.
