"Spiritual, socially conscious folk and femme rock...." - The Chronogram
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An award-winning, #1 charting artist/songwriter who sings truth to power, Aliza Hava delivers messages of transformation and social change, whether through haunting ballads that tug at heartstrings, or uplifting anthems that ignite the spirit.
Genres
Americana, Folk, Folk-Rock, Global Folk, Pop-Rock, Singer/Songwriter,
Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary
New Album Out Now
'Into the Light' is the new album by award-winning singer/songwriter, Aliza Hava. It's a thematic, ten-song journey - from brokenness to beauty and trauma to triumph.
With powerfully cathartic melodies and thought-provoking anthems that transform pain into power, each song is a step on the roadmap to self-inquiry, navigating the way through a dark night of the soul while finding peace in self-love.
Produced by multi-platinum Grammy® winner, Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, Jason Mraz), the album features a world-class lineup of musicians, including bassist Dean Dinning of Toad the Wet Sprocket, and legendary drummer Gregg Bissonette of Ringo Starr's All-Star Band.
The title track, 'Into the Light' debuted on the NACC Radio Charts at #2 and #3 top Folk Adds. The YouTube video has over 250k views and is receiving airplay on over 170 radio stations across North America, the UK, and Europe.
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Biography
Aliza Hava (aLEEza Hah-vuh) is a commanding live performer whose shows are immersive, emotionally charged, and undeniably compelling. An award-winning, #1 charting artist, she delivers songs of hope, resilience, and transformation with a rare combination of raw honesty, musical mastery, and magnetic stage presence—inviting audiences not just to listen, but to feel and participate.
Equally compelling solo or with a full band, Aliza moves seamlessly between acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and piano, shaping each performance to the venue. Her solo sets are intimate and spellbinding; her full-band shows are expansive, powerful, and deeply cathartic. Whether she’s whispering a truth or lifting a crowd to its feet, her performances create a palpable sense of connection—often described by audiences as both a concert and a healing experience.
Her music draws from folk, rock, pop, and soul, grounded in world-class songwriting and delivered with fearless vulnerability. Drawing from a life shaped by adversity and survival, Aliza’s songs don’t shy away from darkness—but they always point toward light and empowerment.
Aliza has toured extensively throughout the United States and internationally, performing across Canada, Australia, the UK, Europe, India, Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. Her diverse body of work has taken her everywhere from major festivals and iconic rock clubs to peace summits, galas, spiritual centers, traditional Irish pubs, and intimate house concerts.
She has shared stages or opened for artists including Dr. John, Rising Appalachia, Zac Brown Band, The Lumineers, Loreena McKennitt, Warren Haynes, Krishna Das, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, and many more—demonstrating her ability to connect with audiences across genres and generations.
Notable performances include The House of Blues (New Orleans), Whisky A Go-Go (LA), Mountain Jam (Hunter, NY), Grace Cathedral (San Francisco), NBC's Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Plaza, the United Nations General Assembly Hall (NYC), Bhakti Fest (Joshua Tree, CA), and international peace events in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, South Korea, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Australia, and India.
Aliza’s music has also been featured in Sharon Stone’s award-winning documentary FEMME: Women Healing the World, and in the book Talent for Humanity, underscoring her role as an artist whose work resonates far beyond the stage. Whether performing solo or with her full band, Aliza Hava delivers a live show that is uplifting, courageous, and deeply human—the kind that leaves audiences transformed, talking, and coming back for more.
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Press Quotes
"Aliza Hava is a musical force to be reckoned with. Her graveled voice has the quality that emotes at the very first syllable. 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
"Unspeakable things that happen to you can make you paralyzed, and then if you go into the light and speak your truth there can be a cathartic release...Aliza expresses this all courageously....
- Melissa Clarke,
"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
"With powerful vocals, uplifting instrumentation, and lyrics that speak to the strength found in vulnerability, 'Let It Roar' invites listeners to break free from silence, own their truth, and rise up with courage. It’s more than just a standout single—it’s a rallying cry for authenticity and transformation."
- Chad Connelly, Static Multimedia
"Aliza Hava has released 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....its lyrics are pure poetry and meaningful."
-Markos Papadatos,
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Aliza Hava Music
Aliza Hava - Into the Light
Aliza Hava - Into the Light
Aliza Hava - The Only Way Out Is Through
Aliza Hava - When the Children Cry (White Lion Cover – Official Music Video)
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Past Performances
Aliza has performed throughout the USA and in Canada, Australia, the UK, Europe, India, Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. Her diverse musical style has taken her from festivals to peace conferences, galas, spiritual centers, traditional Irish pubs, house concerts, and more.
Notable artists Aliza has opened for or shared bills with:
Dr. John
Pete Seeger
Richie Havens
Bob Schneider
Anders Osbourne
Tab Benoit and the Voice of the Wetlands
Kevin Costner and Modern West
Chief Big Monk Boudreaux
Deep Purple
Cheap Trick
Loreena McKennit
Michael Franti
Rising Appalachia
Zac Brown Band
The Lumineers
Warren Haynes
Krishna Das
Ayla Nereo
PAACK
David Broza
The Mermen
Members of Big Brother and the Holding Company
Planet of the Abts
Jefferson Starship
Mark Eliyahu
Notable venues and festivals Aliza has performed at:
The House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
Mountain Jam, Hunter, NY
Aquarium of the Bay Gala, San Francisco, CA, opening for First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, Keynote
Charter for Compassion Global Gala
The SHIFT Visionary Summit
Bhakti Fest, Joshua Tree, CA
Cremona Musica Acoustic Village, Cremona, Italy
The Cobblestone, Dublin, Ireland
NY Strawberry Festival, Newburgh, NY
General Assembly, Brooklyn, NY
NY State Harvest Festival, Moose River, NY
The Whisky A Go-Go, Los Angeles, CA
KC Turner Presents, HopMonk Novato
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA
The Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville, TN
The Apollo Theather, NYC
The Rainbow Room, NYC
Rockwood Music Hall, NYC
The Bitter End, NYC
Woodstock 50th Anniversary, Parksville, NY
NY State Faerie Festival, Harpursville, NY
Beltane Festival, Center for Symbolic Studies, Rosendale, NY
The Colony Cafe, Woodstock, NY
The Wetlands Preserve, NYC
The Bardavon Theater, Poughkeepsie, NY
The United Nations General Assembly Hall, NYC
Harmony in the Holy Land, Jerusalem, Israel
Yellow Submarine, Jerusalem, Israel
IPCRI Peace Education Summit, Bethlehem, Palestine
G20 Global Leaders Summit, Seoul, South Korea
A Parliament of the Worlds Religions, Melbourne, Australia
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Mayapur, India
Open Hand Cafe, Varanasi, India
Open Hand Cafe, New Delhi, India
The Saxon Pub, Austin, TX, with PAACK
Taros, Essaouira, Morocco
The Roof, Essaouira, Morocco
Club Monte Cristo, Tangier, Morocco
Michael's on Main, Santa Cruz, CA
Felton Music Hall (formerly Don Quixote's) Felton, CA
Human Be-In 50th Anniversary, Gray Area, San Francisco, CA
United Religions Interfaith Conference, Amman, Jordan (with Musaique)
Musaique (Middle East Musicians for Peace) Interfaith Gathering, Sinai, Egypt
The Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Cruz, CA
Inner Light Ministries, Santa Cruz, CA
The Resource Center for Non-Violence, Santa Cruz, CA
Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel Utah, San Francisco, CA
Half Moon Putney, London, UK
Piano Springfield, London, UK
Oregon Country Fair, Eugene, OR
and many more....