Jerusalem-born singer-songwriter Avital Raz has made a name for herself singing politically engaging, strikingly original and fearless songs, to emerge as a distinctive and truly individual voice that speaks with a very real and potent self-expression.
Avital studied at The School of Visual Theatre in Jerusalem, before embarking on a 20-year career as a singer-songwriter and musician. After completing degrees in Western Classical singing and composition in Jerusalem, she relocated to Varanasi (India) where she studied the sacred art of Dhrupad singing for six years under Professor Ritwik Sanyal. She has released seven albums of her own music and performed with acclaimed world music band Rafiki Jazz for three years. Five years ago, Avital adapted a controversial song into a show which toured widely. ‘My Jerusalem is Nothing short of Astonishing’ Exposed Magazine
Unnatural Cycles - A ghost story is her second solo show.
