Echad was formed from a unique song-writing partnership between guitarist, Mark Houde and vocalist, Marni Esposito that began when they became the worship leaders for their congregation, Simchat Yisrael Messianic Jewish Synagogue in West Haven, CT. G-d has given them new original contemporary songs rooted in the reflection of faith and the love for the Messiah. Through much prayer and reflection on this new path G-d was leading them on, they formed the group Echad to pursue G-d's calling for their lives. With their original Messianic music, they set out to win praise for the L-rd and reach the hearts of all of G-d's people.
Echad has a mixture of cultural styles, giving their music a unique and distinctive sound. Guitarist and composer, Mark Houde, having a musical background in Jazz, blends soft, melodic rhythms with traditional Jewish sounds making their musical style unlike any other Messianic group.
Lead vocalist and composer, Marni Esposito, draws her inspiration from the Hebrew prayer Siddur, the bible and from her own personal experiences with G-d.
Echad's songs speak of G-d's desire for the Jewish people to know their Messiah - Yeshua HaMashiach -Jesus- and they have released their first CD titled "One From Many" to bring the message to His people. Echad is currently working on their second CD. L'Chaim - To Life, due to be released winter 2007.
