Shimshai

Shimshai & Eliyahu Sills bring you a mystical folk and world music experience to uplift body, mind and soul as we bridge old world wisdom with modern acoustic music. From sweet, intimate and meditative melodies to ecstatic chants and danceable acoustic reggae there will be a little of something for everyone on the path at this concert. Shimshai leads the way on guitar and vocals with Eliyahu Sills holding the bass and soaring on traditional eastern flutes. They will be joined by percussionist and long-time collaborator Marlon Aldana on a variety of acoustic percussion instruments. Join us for a spirit filled uplifting evening of music, dance & prayer. SHIMSHAI: Whether singing the ancient Sanskrit mantras of India, age-old Hebrew prayers, traditional folklore of South America, or performing his original works of divine inspiration, Shimshai’s music invokes a sentiment of ancestral devotion and a dedication to higher consciousness. A self-proclaimed seeker of truth, described by many as possessing the voice of an angel, Shimshai is gifted with the innate ability to deliver his message flawlessly in several languages; most profoundly the universal language of Love and Oneness. Shimshai performs primarily on guitar though he is fluent on a variety of stringed, keyed and wind instruments and plays many of the parts on his self produced recordings. He has released a total 10 albums to date and continues to travel the world sharing his music and message. www.shimshai.com Facebook: @shimshaimusic Instagram: @shimshaimusic Youtube: @shimshaimusic ELIYAHU SILLS: Eliyahu Sills is a highly acclaimed musician of many instruments and deep knowledge of multiple musical traditions, from spiritual music of the Middle East and India to American musics of Soul and Jazz and their African roots. He is a leader and collaborator of many projects, most notably, The Qadim Ensemble, which brings together diverse cultures of the Middle East, whose CD reached #7 on Billboard’s World Music charts; and BOLO which blends infectious rhythms of dance music, the improvisation of jazz, the cultural depth of world music, and the soulfulness of devotional kirtan.   Eliyahu also performs as a solo artist and with his duo, playing Hindustani Ragas, Middle Eastern Sufi music, and Jewish songs on the oud, ney, and bansuri.  www.eliyahusills.com https://www.facebook.com/EliyahuQadim Youtube: @eliyahusills