Illay

ILLAY is a multifaceted musician based in Berlin. As a composer she uses foremost her cello in an extraordinary way, creating rhythms and sounds, utilizing looping, piano, strings and electronic sounds.

Having grown up in Israel, she forms an unique mixture of East and West - from classical, contemporary and electronic music, to everyday sounds and voices from the nearby synagogue and mosque.

Collaborating with fellow artists, she touches and shapes other forms of art. Whether it is film, dance or a song: she transforms it and adds another dimension that hadn't existed before.

Writing arrangements for albums, movie soundtracks, dance performances and her own original music give an impression of her extensive repertoire.

Currently ILLAY is working on her debut album touring with the electro-acoustic trio MOJOY and supporting singer-songwriter Astrid North on tour.