Ya Elah (Women’s Music Ensemble) was cordially invited to be part of the Art Series at St Bede’s Episcopal Church. Ya Elah graciously accepted and will be performing. Ya Elah emerged from a longing to illuminate the beauty, mystery and power of the world’s many spiritual paths. “The sound of Ya Elah is like honey in your ears: they will awaken you. Your toes will tap, your head will sway and your soul will sing,” according to Jueli Garfinkle, author of “Everyday Adventures for the Soul.”

Equal parts musical fireworks, healing ritual, and rollicking good time, Ya Elah sparkles with the influence of Bulgarian village songs, Middle Eastern rhythms, and more from the world’s various musical traditions. Their music combines the sacred texts and liturgies of many traditions to reveal the deep knowing that all life is one. Ya Elah aspires to inspire compassion among diverse cultures and hopes to help bring healing and a sense of wonder at the ways all have connected to the Divine.

Ya Elah is based in the Bay Area with Bon Singer (director), Diana Rowan (harp, percussion), Erica Hockett (voice), Evelie S. Posch (voice, guitar, percussion), Jeannette Ferber (voice).