Biography (Haale)
Haale is a psychedelic-rock/alternative singer who sings mostly in persian. Her music is Sufi-based.Haale (as in halle-lujah or jalepeno), is a Bronx-born woman of
Iranian descent whose name means the 'halo around the moon.' Her songs are trance-inducing, rhythmically propulsive, and lyrically engaging
tapestries that draws on both Persian mystical and American
psychedelic musical traditions.
Haale pays homage to 60's psychedelic rock and Persian/Sufi trance, creating a propulsive soundscape of electric guitars, percussion, and mystical lyrics. Her band features Matt Kilmer on percussion and John Shannon on electric guitar. Haale has beeen recognized by CMJ for her "totally original songs". Haale’s distincitve style and incendiary live shows have led her to perform at a David Byrne-curated series at Carnegie Hall and collaborate with Tchad Blake, Sean Lennon, and most extensively with producer and composer Dougie Bowne. 2007 opened with the release of two EPs, Morning and...
 
