Hyim

“Growing up on a commune was an amazing and unusual childhood experience," says Hyim (Hebrew for life), the "hippie child who grew up on hip-hop," California Music Awards Nominee, KFOG Local Scene Artist ("Sunny Day" was track #1 on a KFOG Local Scene CD), HeadCount Emerging Artist, Bread and Roses volunteer performer, Yamaha Corporation’s Spotlight Artist March 2005, dubbed the "eclectic maestro" and a highly-praised producer, pianist and performer. Hyim is a singer-songwriter, composer, poet, teacher and activist who recently completed his master’s degree in psychology. He is the next generation's music "fusionisto,"  following in the footsteps of Dave Matthews, Coldplay, Manu Chao, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, Ben Harper and The Fray. This San Francisco native was raised in the Oakland public schools, began playing piano at the age of three, studied sitar in India, clave in Cuba, classical guitar in New Zealand, Turkish rhythms, Persian poetry, the Torah, and whom critics say has "the voice of a young Sting." Hyim blends the rhythms of the world as chariots for his brilliant songs. Hyim provided the score for the short film, "Two Birds," directed by Juan Jose Rivera and winner of the San Francisco Latino Film Festival jury award for Best Emerging Latino Filmmaker 2006. Also in 2006, Hyim held a Five Day Fast and Chain Vigil for Peace and Education, calling into question the economic sense of investing in war as opposed to our children. In 2007, Hyim toured Europe with shows in Poland, The Czech Republic and The Netherlands and played The Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco to a crowd of over 6,000.  As of fall 2008, “Change A Come” is #1 on UC Berkeley’s iTunes, and Hyim is now back in the studio working on his new album “Sex in the Morning” for a spring 2009 release. Hyim's music and spirit know no bounds, and as the sounds spread and take flight, the world watches, bodies are moved, and the audiences applaud.

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"....and that talented Hyim!! It is my pleasure to have a little part in spreading his positive music... may you be well and successful!! L'Hyim!! Wishing you all good things!" - Annalisa KFOG Midday Host

“Hyim is just one of those rare talents that defy description and reference. He's a sage with soul, a funkster with heart.…” - Indie911

“With a soulful delivery that sometimes recalls Sting from the days fronting The Police, the

vocalist and gifted keyboard player shifts easily from confessional introspection to funk drenched exhortation.” - KTVU Channel 2

"Hyim is a spell-binding and formidable talent." - San Francisco Chronicle 

"Hyim's music holds a rare gravity, and it is clear that he possesses a grand vision." - Relix Magazine
“HYIM – Bay Area Treasure” - Sunset Promotions

“The ever-evolving eclectic maestro” - The Forward

"They swayed and shook, enraptured, until he stopped." - San Francisco Bay Guardian 

“Pretty as hell, thoroughly uplifting….” - East Bay Express

“Oakland's Hyim & The Fat Foakland Orchestra continued their ascent to the major leagues….a brilliant, emotional mix of calypso, jazz hip-hop, Latin, and funk all bound by Hyim's soulful vocals and warm positivity” - Jambase.com - High Sierra Music Festival performance

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