About Chana Laila

Chana Laila is a cutting-edge singer-songwriter and inspiring instrumentalist who plays flute, guitar, and percussion. She performs her original Jewish music and leads drumming workshops nationally and internationally for women's audiences. Originally from the NYC area and currently living in western MA, her debut album Lion of Judah is a fresh and vibrant voice in the world of Jewish women's music.

After graduating from Hampshire College, where she studied with jazz master Yusef Lateef, Chana Laila has taught songwriting workshops to teenage girls both in Brooklyn and in western MA, enhancing self expression and healing through music and creative writing.

She is currently working on the release of KindGroove, an all original hip-hop fusion album, as well as a full length album of niggunim on flute with Jewish hip-hop producer Prodezra.