Beyond the music
*This text is written in female pronouns though the artist identifies with all creatures.
A talented, multi-instrumentalist and multi-lingual queer artist, expressing the message of unity & love in every creation. Growing up in a Christian-Arab family in the small village of Eilaboun in northern Palestine/Israel, the political conflict of the region pushed her music to many stages and peace events across the world.
From performing with her school band as a hobby, to taking over big stages in the world, through heartfelt collaborations and a message of unity in every step.
Through her career in music and video editing, she was engaged in community building, participatory leadership and other groups and projects in different countries, to encourage creating a better reality through art.
Meera Eilabouni was born to a very complex reality, and has been bridging people through music since the age of 16, in peace rallies, healing circles, gatherings and events in the Holy Land and world-wide.
It started with music circles in Eilaboun to heal the war trauma that happened in the old church in 1948.
The idea to bring Palestinians and their neighbouring Israelis to sing, jam and pray together in this abandoned church came from Hanna Srour, Meera's neighbour, who invited Diane Kaplan, a Jewish-American singer/songwriter and daughter of holocaust survivors, to lead these singing circles along side other different artists who joined in every gathering.
Meera had by then written her first song Love is the Religion which she performed in these meetings, through which her and Diane started singing together in different languages (Arabic, Hebrew and English). Later on creating an album together with Dana Keren, an Israeli musician. as the band Three Women Three Mother Tongues.
Being an athiest, a queer who felt was born in the wrong body, and an advocate for peace from a young age in such an intense land was not easily accepted and welcomed. However, Meera kept searching for ways to bring people together through art, to remind them of their oneness and the beauty in diversity. Though her art was never political, this music was much needed, as there weren't many artists, especially women, daring to stand on stage together with the message of peace, giving Meera and the band the opportunity to perform in many events bridging cultural divides.
In 2016, they were called to open the March of Hope by Women Wage Peace at the border of Israel and Lebanon, in which Meera had continued marching for 22 days to Jerusalem, meeting Yael Deckelbaum on the journey.
From the countless projects and collaborations she was invited to take part of, Meera encountered many different ways to acheive inner and outer peace. From conflict resolution, nonviolent communication and resistance, connection to nature and what helps creating deep connections between people. Especially after taking part in courses in Tamera about community building and agriculture, which helped her peace work on the ground.
Meera’s songs are mainly inspired by women whom she’s met along her journey in finding who she is. As a queer child, she kept trying to find a way to fit in without needing to change herself, but to embrace it. Facing many of society’s norms and being brave enough to continue following the voice of her heart, and this is the journey she takes us on in her concerts.
Immerse yourself in the energy of meera's concerts and festival appearances, featuring multi-lingual music that celebrates diversity and unity. A truly global sound experience.
Join meera for transformative singing workshops and communal circles, fostering connection and exploring the unique power of your voice. All levels welcome.
Experience innovative collaborations and heartfelt performances dedicated to peace and understanding, showcasing the universal language of music.
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