Sheva - Sounds Of Peace, by Yvette Moore - 11th January 2003

The message is peace and the music speaks for itself.

No preaching necessary.

The only challenge was staying seated. As the percussion drums and exotic ryhums rose - so did the audience, and with that, the 7-piece ensemble allowed their smiles to broaden.

Clearly lovin' what they do. Sheva is evocative, sacred, exotic, erotic, mesmerizing and soul stirring.

Sheva's origins are in Israel. They play, they sing like angels.

The music is unmistakably Middle Eastern with rhythmic, sometimes minor key heartfelt, but always beautiful. The instruments vary from Indian, African, Asian and Middle Eastern in origin. They include zithers, percussion, guitar and some other mysterious objects. One thing's for sure, the sound that emanated was able to reach everyone's heart. Peaceniks, poets, piss heads and bare foot mamas all danced, swayed, tapped or simply bathed in the ecstatic chants and rhythms.

Much of the world has been dazzled by the charisma and vibe of Sheva; now it's Australia's turn.

Some smile, some pulsate. Some simply do their thing. All 7 contribute to a spectacular event. The highlight of 2004. No wonder the Dalai Lama loved it. Lyrics of peace. Shalom. Shalom.

Links:

Press Release: Sheva (Israel) tours Australia - January 2004

Sheva official website

Globalev official website

Media Man Australia: Entertainment News