Artist description Zen Cohen (also known by here Hebrew name, Ziona) is a dynamic performer who travels frequently from Israel to the U.S. to perform, teach and to lead prayer. She uses songwriting to uncover the longing for truth and divinity in the impluses and desires of the human heart Her music is informed by an ongoing study of Persian classical singing. She is a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, piano, riq (an Arabic tambourine) and the Persian santur.

Music Style Cinematic three-dimensional music, with Middle-Eastern influences, which reaches into world music, pop and electronica

Musical Influences Kate Bush, Tori Amos and Laurie Nyro

Artist History CD's: "The Hebrew Book of Ascending", with Paul Godwin on Dogon Records. Original record based on Talmudic teachings.(1999) "Hebrew Chant, a Two-CD set of orginal sacred music.(1999) Performances: Cellist in the Merce Cunningham/John Cage collaboration, "Ocean".(1996) Mary Magdelene in DJ Christ, Superstar at Burning Man. (1999) Performance with the legendary free-jazz saxophonist Charles Gayle. (1996) Opening act for Neshama Carlebach at the Carlebach Passover Festival in Jerusalem. (2000)

Group Members Producer/Collaborator James LeBrecht has been creating sounds for over twenty years. His work with musicians, sound artists and composers has been heard on stage and in feature films.

Location Berkeley, CA - USA

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