Anjael 'Brave Lion' is a proud Canadian artiste, born to internationally known musical parents.
His father's global music roots, strict tutelage and quasi Pharaonic heritage and his mother's Mid-Eastern and German classical training instilled music into his soul as early as age 5, when he took to the stage for the first time, with a recital of Mid-Eastern poetry ie (Mawal /Ghaezal).
Anjael trained in several instruments under the guidance of his
parents before settling on his love, the guitar. As he grew up,
the travels of a diplomatic father introduced him to world music
of various genres.
He trained and travelled extensively thereafter, calling Israel,
India, Philippines, China, Vienna, Costa Rica and finally Canada home; perfecting his skills as a professional Uke player,
guitarist, classic rock singer, song writer and composer. He even
managed to be voted best international poet of the year by the
International Library of Poetry USA.
Acknowledged as Underground Maestro of Steel String Fusion Jazz Flamenco Guitar
Anjael has been blessed to have shared stages with (amongst others):
The legendary Richie Havens and Wishbone Ash on their 1st tour of the Asian sub continent, fantastic percussionist Pete
Lockett, Swedish drum group Drumellama and many more fantastic
musicians abroad.
Anjael has recieved many accolades from senior and junior
classical, rock, jazz and flamenco musicians worldwide; including
his closest colleagues, fellow 'Canuck' Mr Gregg Dechert (ex
keyboards for Uriah Heep, Bad Company, Dream Academy and Feather
Wheel) Kula Shaker
(Crispian Mills and Mathura, during good ole
Gaudiya math days) Kevin Eubanks on his Goa (little Portugal trip), homeland
colleague
S.Bruce (Ontario) with his folk music Piano partner
Richard Lobsinger, and a growing base of very musically
aware fans spanning Costa Rica, Phillipines, and the USA.
His style of playing guitar is most unusual. An exponent of an
esoteric spiritual school termed 'Rooh-Ani' Anjael plays Neo
Flamenco Sambra style, fusing traditional Mid Eastern with
Spanish Flamenco and western Jazz Rock with powerful vocals.
His practice of playing mostly without a plectrum makes for
dazzling speed scales dependant solely on his fingers.
Want to help Anjael make his albums? See the Music page for details of how to donate to the cause.
"Love is a tremendous God power, but Power is
neither love nor God"- ANJAEL
Anjael hopes to share his message of true love, courage, belief
in the oneness of God and equality for all through his
performances.
His music is geared toward the serious listener,
who wishes to experience the spiritual whilst enjoying great
music by a fine performer.
He encourages all to stand courageously alongside those they love
with pride, to follow their hearts quest.
He welcomes the true of
heart, the selfless and the enlightened, and is eager to perform
anywhere for the cause.