Gaida: Levantine Indulgence
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Singer/songwriter GAIDA is a familiar name in the increasingly vibrant New York City Arabic music scene. The gorgeous and thoughtful singer's impeccable musical intuition and velvety yet crystalline voice is captured beautifully on her debut record “Levantine Indulgence.” A set of songs as rich and subtle as the Fertile Crescent oasis of ancient Levant. With her voice as a common denominator, Gaida has found the soulful sweet spot where complex Levantine rhythms synch up with breezy hints of bossa nova, pounding belly dance beats, and that certain swing found only in jazz.
Timeout NY 3/22/ 2010. “Gaida brings an indulgent evening to (Le) Poisson Rouge” “Very few singers in the New York or world-music scene are as effusive or charming as Syrian songstress Gaida. …. filigreed voice—at once soaring and grounded…Given the outpouring of love from the (Le) Poisson Rouge audience, we suspect we’re not alone in our opinion”
The Detroit News, 08/12/2010: "Gaida stirs up magic onstage"
Ann Arbor Observer, August 2010: "Gaida offers a centered musical identity that allows her to bring together seemingly heterogeneous styles and traditions in an original and convincing manner ... rich personal sound that somehow combine melancholia with exuberance"
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Timeout NY 3/22/ 2010. “Gaida brings an indulgent evening to (Le) Poisson Rouge” “Very few singers in the New York or world-music scene are as effusive or charming as Syrian songstress Gaida. …. filigreed voice—at once soaring and grounded…Given the outpouring of love from the (Le) Poisson Rouge audience, we suspect we’re not alone in our opinion”
The Detroit News, 08/12/2010: "Gaida stirs up magic onstage"
Ann Arbor Observer, August 2010: "Gaida offers a centered musical identity that allows her to bring together seemingly heterogeneous styles and traditions in an original and convincing manner ... rich personal sound that somehow combine melancholia with exuberance"