i am always there
and then there are the moments when strangers and friends join me
and quite likely Christina Zaenker will join me in voice and cello
Influences
dark chocolate, fresh ground coffee beans, holes in songs/socks that let your toes slip out, Bob Dylan, all the things i am and some of those things which i am not, tall trees, little trees, interior bush huckleberries but also the tiny coastal red ones that are so tart and juicy, standing on the subway platform wondering about all the lives that briefly cross paths, one sentence-long emails, solitary drives in the mountains, the prairies, the mountains, weather and whether, to-MA-to and to-MAY-to, rhyme and rhythm and also Sharlene Wallace, Joni Mitchel, Blue Rodeo, singing, songs, the rush of a song taking over the mind and the body, watching any musician gripped by the passion of playing or performing, staying away from crowds, lavender, corriander and marjoram but certainly not all together, Indigo Girls, my lovely friends who may be far but are always near, friends that have passed but leave their spirit and wisdom, conversing with strangers in elevators and in grocery store lines, familiar faces in odd places, Neil Young, roots: hidden bare old and gnarly covered in little bugs brand new taking to black soil heritage stories and pasts i have no say in like water we have all drunk of history of family and courage of generations and surviving and flourishing against all odds, growing food in my garden and especially deciding to have salad and picking only the best leaves, taking care of things, hosting visitors, having beer in the fridge, Sarah Harmer, Beatles, ABBA, baking, dancing, Simon & Garfunkle, Grapes of Wrath, and of course singing in harmony, old folk tunes, new folk sounds, the different sounds of the wind in early spring and late fall, the contrast of bare tree branches against the background of sky...
at least for today
Sounds Like
see influences.
also, see any weaving;
fusion food;
yes, there is a little bit of magic.
Yael Wand - Biography
True to her divergent roots and wanderings, Yael Wand (pronounced “Yah-elle”) delivers songs with the sensibility of folk and allusions to jazz, all set in the landscape of a wild country.
Born in Israel and raised in Vancouver, Yael now makes her home with foxes, bears and miners, deep in the interior mountains of British Columbia.
Her shift from big city to small town plays out in her music. Yael sings urban lullabies along side tales from the rustic cabins of the backwoods. She navigates the political terrain of the middle-east with the same ease and passion as she does the wilderness of the Canadian west. Her classical vocal training and 17 years of live performance make her a powerful performer. She draws in an audience with the sound of her voice, clear and passionate, and captivates with the colour and substance of her songwriting.
Yael released her solo debut, Antinomy in 2004, and hit the Canadian highways. She’s gathered fans and received airplay across the country. Tracks from the album are featured on several national compilations, including Canoesongs II (2006), and Let It Snow Too (2006) and Grrrls with Guitars Vol 3 (Maximum/Universal 2005).
At Your Door (official release: Feb 2007) is Yael’s sophomore release and showcases her growing artistry as songwriter and performer. This optimistic acoustic-roots collection is jazzed-up and world-informed, flowing from folk-rock rhythms to winter-night ballads. The album starts in Yael’s northern garden, meandering to the backdoor of a moonshine maker, to a mid-eastern market, to mountains peaks and ending with a lullaby somewhere on a dusty road. At Your Door is full of spirited string arrangements and acoustic instruments all wrapped around Yael’s voice – warm and comforting like the glow of a wood stove.
Yael has performed in venues from Haida Gwai to Charlottetown and tours regularly throughout Canada. She’s taken the stage at numerous festivals including the Prince George Folk Festival, Brandon Folk Music Festival, Smithers' Midsummers Festival, Edge of the World, and Ottawa Ladyfest. This self-propelled will be on the road throughout 2007.
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Hey Yael, looks like you're ready to rock the house concert scene in Manitoba - I'm in Mortlach, Saskatchewan right now with shayne avec i grec. The Prairie is great...see you in Wells!
Hello Yael, Hope all is well with you... Please stop by & have a wee listen to the clips posted from our upcoming CD! Many Thanks & Take Care! ~Sweetgrass Amanda & Warren
Accordian...playing the bellows,fanning the fire of song indeed. yeehaw. things certainly tamed down after the dogs were gone. Missing the mighty west. Must be awesome upon the mountains tops in the winter snow so deep. love the music... Strikes like a home in the heart. peace for now...
Hello,… Repassant sur ta page Coming back here Je te laisse un mot d’un – I let you a word from a - poor lonely songwriter. Best wishes,… et Tchô ! Bastien
hey i just wanted to let you know that your kispiox appearance was fantastic. i showed up last minute and didn't know you were going to be there and as soon as i heard the music from a distance i realized i knew the song... and YOU! great show - keep up the good work.
Hi Yael, I guess you're on your way back to Smithers. I just wanted to say how wonderful it was to have you play in my living room and I'm glad that we had a good group out to hear you. You are a beautiful, classy woman with some great songs and a beautiful voice. Keep on! I hope we cross paths again. Maybe we could play together next time! And get that noseflute player in there too! Cindy
