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"Aliza Hava is a musical force to be reckoned with. Her graveled voice has a quality that emotes at the very first syllable. She has a considerable amount of power, but never over states it. There are many artists that have five of the six winning lottery numbers, artistically speaking, but Aliza clearly has the rare gift of all six. The music seems to flow through her like it did Stevie Ray Vaughan, channeling something bigger than a handful of chords and a catchy chorus."
-Luke Wolk, Radio Guitar One
"Aliza Hava has created an anthem of female empowerment with the stirring 'Into the Light.' It has a catchy beat to it, and it is evident that Hava has an old soul. The listener can recall Paloma Faith meets Sheryl Crow with elements of the late but great Janis Joplin, and its lyrics are pure poetry and meaningful."
-Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal
“The new single from folk-rock artist Aliza Hava is immediate and compelling. ‘Into the Light’ is a gloriously uplifting song of hope and redemption, channeling Hava’s positive energy and transmitting these feelings to the listener.”
-Andrew Frolish, Americana UK
Aliza Hava (aLEEza Hah-vuh) is an award-winning, #1 charting artist, songwriter, and storyteller who truly understands the meaning of the word "resilience." Known for writing lyrics with deep insight and gut-level honesty, she delivers them with power and passion stemming from years of overcoming extreme adversity. After struggling through a difficult, violent childhood, her wisdom and perseverance shine through her music, reminding listeners that the magic of life itself is reason to live and thrive, no matter our circumstances.
Aliza’s new album, Into the Light, features ten empowering songs that take you on a transformative journey -- from brokenness to beauty and hardship to harmony. With ardent vocals and evocative storytelling, the album explores the process of going into the depths of internal darkness to face the challenges necessary to heal, grow, and emerge triumphant and thriving.
Produced by multi-platinum Grammy® winner Mikal Blue, the album features a world-class lineup of musicians, including bassist Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket, cellist Giovanna Glayton (Adele, Tori Amos) and drummer Gregg Bissonette of Ringo Starr's All-Star Band.
The lyrics are insightful yet accessible, as evidenced by the success of the lead singles Into the Light and The Only Way Out Is Through, which debuted on the NACC Top Folk adds. In addition to the NACC charts, tracks from Into the Light have charted on the AMA charts and Roots Music Report, hitting # 1 Folk and #1 Folk Rock album, where the album spent 14 weeks at #1.
Originally from NY/NJ and now based in Southern Oregon, Aliza's unique fusion of folk, rock, pop, and soul has taken her across North America to the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, Europe, India, Australia, Asia, and Africa. She has shared bills with artists such as Zac Brown Band, Rising Appalachia, Pete Seeger, Loreena McKennitt, Dr. John, and more. Her songs have been included on compilations and soundtracks with luminary artists including Ani DiFranco, Warren Haynes, Jackson Browne, and Lucinda Williams.
