Hailing from Newcastle in the UK, Tamara Kazziha is an artist making music that’s as unique as her background; with Egyptian and Scottish roots, her art reflects a delicate balance between the ancient mystique of the Middle East and Celtic folk traditions. A violinist, vocalist, composer and producer, Tamara’s work takes listeners into immersive musical spheres that soothe, inspire and spark wonder.
Her musical adventure began with classical and Celtic folk training at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. There, she discovered a knack for blending Western instrumental techniques with traditional folk melodies, resulting in her highly original musical vision. With an insatiable wanderlust, Tamara has explored the musical traditions of Egypt, India and Portugal, folding in influences from each into an engrossing sonic fabric.
Tamara’s artistic output extends beyond her solo work; she’s composed string arrangements for film and co-composed scores for theatrical productions, including The Vampire Rabbit and A Christmas Carol in Newcastle. Her live performances across UK stages and festivals like WOMAD, Lindisfarne and the Secret Garden Party, as well as international shows in India at events such as Magnetic Fields and Control Alt Delete have seen her share her music for live audiences.
In 2022, she introduced her sound with the debut single “Truth of Our Name”, followed by the 2023 release of her first EP, Calling the Moon. Sharing another taste of her musical world, she shares the single “Lilith in Aries,” lifted from her EP, a song that stands apart from the more mellow tracks on her EP, offering a daring foray into progressive and alternative rock filtered through a singer-songwriter lens. The song recounts Tamara’s journey of breaking free from an abusive relationship, capturing the emotional evolution from yearning for love to questioning the situation and reclaiming her own strength.
Started off with gentle piano notes and airy vocal leads hovering above, the arrangement sets a, ethereal vibe of ambient atmosphere that gradually builds in intensity before the crash of drums and crunch of guitars ushers in a prog-inflected alternative rock scene. With striking drums and splashing cymbals driving the gritty blend of guitars and contrasting piano elements, Tamara’s stunning voice soars above to thread her poignant lyrical reflections above the rousing instrumentation.
Flowing with stuttered guitar textures and hushed moments peppered with haunting string flourishes, “Lilith in Aries” presents an astonishing musical journey that puts Tamara Kazziha’s extraordinary creativity and vocal panache on full display. The perfect showcase of her musical range and versatility, the single sees this talented artist lean into new musical styles to bring to life her enthralling sound.
Listen to Lilith in Aries below
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