Artist description Dedicated to providing the best of East-West music. Eastern rhythm, Western melody. Acoustic vocal and instrumental music which grounds the body and releases tension. The Voices of Eden project has included Christians, Jews, Arabs, Hindi, Russians. Each musician brings his/her musical background, and together, we compose arrangements which are harmoniously balanced.

Music Style Spiritual Easy Listening with World Elements

Musical Influences Classical Indian, Spiritual, Chants, World Fusion, Folk, Funk

Similar Artists VAS, Joni Mitchell

Artist History Gilad has mastered the ancient technique of using voice, rhythm and sound as a natural healer (such was used in biblical times). She is certified in classical Eastern Music from Bar Ilan University. Her compositions have been internationally recognized, and have reached finalist in the Brighton/Hove Music Competition in England. Eliana Gilad, native of Los Angeles, moved from France to Israel in 1994 (upon signing of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Accords). Her dream was to work with a variety of musicians from both East and West. Voices of Eden is a living example of peace in the middle east. Our music and work together is harmonious. A side rarely portrayed in the media. "Diggin", which was presented for the UN Earth Day Broadcast, has reached #4 on the Spiritual Blues Charts of mp3.com. Their music consistently places in the Top 40 of their genre.

Group Members Eliana Gilad: Founder - Voices of Eden. Composer, Singer, Songwriter, Eastern Percussion. Born in Los Angeles, CA. Juanita: Oud, Vocals. Born in Israel of Iraqi descent. Adi Sapir: Cello, Vocals. Born in Israel. Noa Wachs: Percussionist and vocals. Born in Israel.

Instruments Vocals, Eastern Percussion, Oud, Jumbush, Tabla, Tanpura, and Contrabass.

Albums Music for Body and Soul, Live Voices

Press Reviews Voices of Eden is a heavenly blend of music...uplifting the listener. Ultimate Times. Definately worth a listen...again, and again, and again... Music Forum. ...Close to the inner peace...Jerusalem Post.

Location Ein Vered, Sharon - Israel

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