A reimagined soundscape amid the tumult of war in the Middle East of the traditional spiritual "There Is a Balm in Gilead" with Minnie Ripperton vibes. The "balm in Gilead" references Jeremiah 8:22, but the spiritual's lyrics focus on the New Testament concept of salvation through Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is a healing compound, symbolizing spiritual medicine for Israel and sinners. And it's " There's a balm" not, " There's a bomb", ok? Though there are bombs. We're singing about the balm.

Gilead (There's a Balm)

Chorally trained vocalist, songwriter, voiceover actress, aspiring sound engineer with a thing for British talking bunnies, show tunes, sacred choral music, Mahalia, Motown, jazz cats and Kanye's last record, Jesus is King. Occasional air trumpeter.

Gilead (There's a Balm)

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