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Heaven

by Leah Shoshanah

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“Heaven”, a new song for grieving by Chicago-based singer-songwriter, Leah Shoshanah

The song comes at a time when so many people are left alone to process the loss of their loved ones. Shoshanah will release the track for those who need support with loss during this time of social-distancing.

“Heaven”, a folk song, holds the moment of loss in poetry and sound. Sparkling finger-picked guitar, deep hums of upright bass, weaving violin cries, and delicate cajon underlie Shoshanah's crystal-clear vocals. The song features Steve Gibons on violin (Gypsy Rhythm Project, Swing Gitan); local activist, poet and singer-songwriter, Adam Gottlieb, on percussion and backup vocals (Adam Gottlieb and OneLove, Louder than a Bomb); and Daniel Thatcher, a musician and tai-chi teacher, on upright bass (Diana and the Dishes).

Shoshanah wrote “Heaven” in 2012, after the sudden death of a family friend. The loss evoked memories of other close friends and family who had passed away. Shoshanah wrote the song as a way to find closure, to make peace with years of grief. Since then, “Heaven” has become a feature of the Yizkor (remembrance) service on Yom Kippur, the Jewish High Holy Day, with Tzedek Chicago, where Shoshanah leads musical prayer as a Cantorial Soloist. Besides Thatcher, the ensemble featured in the recording is the same that has been playing with Shoshanah at Yizkor all these years. Now, Shoshanah shares this song with people of any and all faiths who are dealing with loss.

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Website: www.leahshoshanah.com // Youtube: www.youtube.com/leahshoshanahmusic​ //
Facebook: /leahshoshanahmusic // Instagram: @leahshoshanahmusic

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released May 9, 2020
Composer/Vocals/Guitar- Leah Shoshanah
Violin- Steve Gibons
Upright Bass- Daniel Thatcher
Vocals/Percussion- Adam Gottlieb

Cover art by Wendy J. Segal

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Leah Shoshanah Chicago, Illinois

Leah Shoshanah is a singer-songwriter, a carrier of Jewish song, an indie-rock bandleader and a yoga teacher. Daughter to a classical musician and visual artist, her songs paint stories of home and family, with the fire of a traveler's heart and the desire to build a better world. ... more

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