Gideon Unna has been walking his own path in the indie folk music sphere, earning a reputation as a singer-songwriter and musician who brings together spirituality and meaning through sound. An independent artist from the start, his music is based in love, faith and connection expressed with a sense of warmth and reflection that’s earned him a devoted following. His voice carries both intimacy and conviction, based in tradition yet open to the experimentation of forward-thinking production.
Over the past few years, Gideon has established himself as a beloved figure within Israeli music, celebrated for the way he fuses Jewish spirituality and traditional melodies with modern songwriting stylings. His album Tzipori Shabbat has become a modern classic, a record that captures his ability to stitch stories of the past and reflections of the present into a delightful pop-tinged sound. It’s this balance between history and innovation, devotion and artistic freedom that defines his work and gives it an enduring quality.
This year marks a new chapter for Gideon, as he continues to unveil music leading up to his highly anticipated forthcoming record. His latest release titled “What Is Love,” arrives as the second single from the album and it finds him reconnecting with previous collaborator Kayley Halperin. Together, they’ve created a song that feels at once profoundly personal yet widely relatable, presenting a heartfelt meditation on one of humanity’s most timeless questions.
“What Is Love” lands as a gentle dialogue between Gideon’s musical vision and Kayley’s alluring vocal delivery while the track’s arrangement blends organic acoustic textures with subtle modern production, distilling warmth and stillness in equal measure. Taking cues from George Harrison’s spiritual songwriting, Gideon infuses “What Is Love” with an undercurrent of hope and humanity. The song carries an anti-war message at its heart, celebrating peace, compassion and the enduring power of love. It’s a delicate and purposeful statement, delivered through honest emotion and subtle songwriting.
Alongside Gideon’s guitar and bass work, drummer Yotam Botner lays down a restrained rhythmic energy, complemented by Lior Medan’s programming and the violin and string arrangements from Oren Tzur. Opened by the light strums of acoustic guitar, Kayley’s airy voice glides in to thread elegant melodies and poignant lyrics while the arrangement gradually swells with stretched organ textures and the rustling shuffle of drums. Building into an uplifting folk pop soundscape, graceful piano plinks, delicate strings and enamouring melodic leads all combine to form a superb musical experience that’s truly impossible not to love.
It’s a highly affecting slice of heartfelt songwriting, brought to life by stellar musicianship and stunning vocal performance, showcasing the musical output of Gideon Unna in spectacular fashion. With his upcoming album on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what comes next from this talented singer-songwriter and his meaningful musical offering.
Listen to What Is Love (feat. Kayley Halperin) below
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