DEEPER THAN SKIN EP, official release Dec 9th 2014 Trained in jazz and folk music, hip-hop educated, and influenced by the sounds of her Jewish roots, Sariyah Idan’s debut EP, Deeper Than Skin, is a unique blend of music genres ranging from soul and dub reggae, to disco and triphop. The album’s smooth, alternative soul sound is seasoned with a passionate and hopeful longing, crossing boundaries between intimate love and the territories of international affairs. Idan's soulful voice guides listeners on a lyrical journey through the realms of love, betrayal, desire, and vision. Deeper Than Skin is a neo-infusion emergent from Idan’s cultural roots and the urban American landscape. Ranging from the moan, a classic form of the African American spiritual cannon, to jazz and pop influenced arrangements, the music layers bass, keys and guitar over live and electronic drums. Flavors of Latin percussion, versatile trumpets and melodic elements from Ashkenazi Jewish music infuse the tracks with world music elements. Idan’s poetic lyricism illuminates the experience of interracial relationships and presents both a respect and skepticism for populist political struggles. Deeper Than Skin is a soulful sonic communiqué from an artist boldly making an entrance onto the global stage. First music video on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/113355467 and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeodWRCuw_0 First Review: http://www.tikkun.org/nextgen/ready-and-rising-a-review-of-sariyah-idans-new-album