Sariyah Idan (trio) at Island Cafe [Toronto Island]

Two hours of evocative music spun by New Orleans based siren of song Sariyah Idan with local musicians Anita Graciano on percussion and Sammy Duke on bass. Enjoy an enchanting evening on the island, food and beverage from the cafe. No formal cover, suggested donation to the musicians tip jar $5-55, no one turned away for lack and all are welcome.
**SARIYAH IDAN**
~WEBSITE ~
https://www.sariyahidan.com/
~STUDIO ALBUM STREAMING LINKS~
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sariyahidan/glitter--blood
~LIVE ALBUM STREAMING LINKS~
https://distrokid.com/.../sariyahidan/live-in-berlin-vol-1
https://distrokid.com/.../sariyahidan/live-in-berlin-vol-2-2
BIO
Sariyah Idan is an Ulster County raised, New Orleans based, internationally touring singer-songwriter, captivating performer, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and community organizer. Known among New Orleans locals and tourists as “the most hauntingly beautiful voice of the French Quarter streets”. Jazz and folk trained, hip-hop educated, and influenced by Latinx/Caribbean sounds and her Jewish roots, she possesses an "ability to seamlessly combine a wide variety of disparate styles and sonics into a memorable sound all her own," (Tinnitist). She views honoring traditions of both influences and ancestors as a form of cultural activism. Her lyricism is hailed as "powerful, soulful, spirited songs filled with stories of struggle, love and social justice" (Fusicology).
Sariyah’s music has featured on NPR, WWOZ, Pacifica, college and online radio. Since 2023 she has produced and hosts the monthly multi-genre round-robin “Songs For The People” benefitting local community organizations. “Breaking Shadows” (2019) her debut solo LP addressing trauma and patriarchy was recorded in Los Angeles, Berlin, and Lisbon. “Glitter & Blood” (2023) about transitions and healing was recorded in New Orleans as a continued collaboration with Berlin engineer Andy Schlegel. Her album "Live In Berlin" just released in winter 2026 in two volumes with solo live recordings of both originals, and for the first time covers of songs she believes are important for these times...... With each performance she aims to be both a healing balm and an activating flame.