A welcome message from Leah

Welcome to my website!

My name is Leah Shoshanah and I'm a singer, songwriter, guitarist, cantorial soloist, bandleader, educator and visual artist raised and based in Chicago.

I write original folk music, I lead a pop-funk band, sing and compose Jewish musical prayer, direct community bands, perform musical programs for events, retirement homes & libraries, teach music lessons, and I facilitate vocal improv & song circles.

Everything I do is rooted in this mission: to bring harmony, beauty and holiness into the world through music and art.

Thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to learn more about me. I look forward to singing together, working together and bringing the world into greater harmony through song!

With love,

Leah

LATEST VIDEO

“Made for this World”

I wrote this song in 2019, yet it only resurfaced from the depths of my voice memos a few days ago (in 2025!). This song encapsulates where I am on my journey, where I am returning to and going forward from. Remembering this song is an integration of many Selves.

What people are saying..

  • Leah is a masterful teacher and facilitator. For the Spirit Jam, she brought together a great group of people and guided us through two hours of activity: teachings to focus our breathing and games to encourage us to use our voices in different ways – all in preparation for the spirit jam itself, where we improvised sound and rhythm for an extended time. I loved it.

    Caryn Chaden, Spirit Jam Participant

  • Anyone who is looking for a cantorial soloist should jump at the chance to work with Leah Shoshanah. She strikes this rare mix of knowing the traditional songs and blessings so well, at the same time as bringing her own deep and meaningful originality to bear.

    Maya Schenwar, former client

  • “Throughout my years as a fan, I have witnessed Leah’s music transform the human soul and bring people together in community, where all may be themselves without judgment. Leah’s music deeply encourages transformation through direct action, helping others discover the power that has always been within themselves to bring real, positive change to the human experience.

    Bryson Burnside, frequent concert attendee

LATEST MUSICAL RELEASE - Lecha Dodi / Come, My Beloved

Lecha Dodi is a Jewish prayer sung on Friday evenings to welcome Shabbat, a sacred time for connection and rest. Translated as "Come, my beloved, the face of Shabbat is here," the prayer symbolizes the Shekhinah, the divine feminine energy felt through the world. Written during a 2020 retreat, Leah’s reggae-infused version condenses the original Hebrew into three verses, reimagining it as a spiritual practice of mutual liberation and healing. This song invites anyone to create a moment of presence and gratitude, no matter how brief.

Are you interested in working together?

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