Lilith's Bush from Unveiled by Rachel Iba
Composed by Rachel Iba
Lilith as a biblical term and character has taken on many forms across texts both religious and secular dating back to circa 700 b.c.e. Sometimes referred to as Adam's "first wife," she was originally portrayed as a demon, wild and unkempt, embodying a societal fear of female sexuality and autonomy. In contemporary feminism, Lilith has been reclaimed as a powerful symbol of equality, independence, and sexual liberation.
Lilith's Bush, originally written in 2016, and adapted for Bridge to Everywhere in 2022, is a musical feminist creation story, featuring sections of structured narrative improvisation, as well as through-composed musical narrative.
—Rachel Iba
Tracklist
| 2. | Rachel Iba - Lilith's Bush | 6:31 |
Credits
ENSEMBLE
Rachel Iba, narrator, violin, vocals
James Waterman, voice of Adam, percussion, electric guitar
Rachel Mellis, flute
Jacqueline Marshall, harp
Mark Gutierrez, electric bass
Yvette Holzwarth, voice of Eve, vocals
Hannah Arista, vocals
Recorded by Ian Smith, James Waterman & Yvette Holzwarth
Edited by Ian Smith & Rachel Iba
Mixed and Mastered by Ian Smith
License
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Bridge to Everywhere is a Los Angeles-based chamber ensemble and nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting composers, performers, and educators who celebrate cultural diversity through interwoven musical traditions. Through collaborations, performances, and education programs, the organization strives to build bridges between instruments, genres, cultures, and people.