Audrey Penven

I first heard Soriah at Orbis Nex when that place still existed. The room was full of thick fog and was lit by candles. Accompanied by dancers wearing feathers, his voice vibrated through the room. It was an intense and magical night. When Jill Tracy announced that she was performing with Soriah, I knew I had to go.

They performed at the Red Devil Lounge last Wednesday (September 21, 2011). The red and black space felt perfect for this show.

The night opened with a set by Mercury’s Antennae.

Jill Tracy performed next. Any night that I get to attend one of her performances is truly a delight. Soriah joined her on stage for a song or two, which was beautiful.

Soriah is a performer of Khöömei (Tuvan Throat Singing). Listening to his set was more like being transported to another place than listening to music. I overheard someone at the show say that it was a full-body experience. This felt true for me as well.

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