Press

“When I listened to “Brave Woman,” I immediately drew parallels to Fiona Apple and the tough female singer-songwriter powerhouses of the late 90s and early 2000s. Bolstered by clean, warm upright bass, crisp percussion, and sultry piano, Shoshanah’s strong alto voice saunters through with cool assurance and bluesy sweetness.”

-Indigo Finamore, Medium.com, read the full review here

“Brave Woman is a playful, upbeat tune that draws influence from Brazilian samba and features an acoustic sextet. Harmonized flute and cello melodies weave through the song’s steady bass line to create a counterpoint to Shoshanah’s singing, which deftly oscillates between bold and vulnerable in her performance.”

-Alyssa Welch, Midwest Action, read the full review here

“Aided by flutes, mandolins, and alliterative refrains that encourage singing along, Leah Shoshanah’s “A Child Like This” digs deep into traditional folk to create an album that sounds refreshingly original in 2017. Through her unbelievably adaptive voice, she shifts tones frequently through the album but balances folk minimalism so well.”

-Chaz Hearne, Chaz Thoughts Music Blog, read the full review here

“In our greatest times of grief, we must imagine what we believe is a “good death” and embrace our own mortality, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and love fully in the time that we have. Shoshanah captures these thoughts and allows us to ask what death is like and reflect on loss in our lives.”

-Indigo Hope Finamore, Medium.com,

read the full review here

General Press on Artistic Career

“During this time, I have found peace and strength from my religious community and the following two prayers. They are especially inspiring for me when I am able to sing them with my community or listen to my cantor singing them in her home through various online platforms.”

-Interfaith America, read the article here

“Cowen produced her debut, nine-track album, “A Child Like This” (2017), with borrowed equipment — dragging audio interfaces and microphones across the city to record an ensemble of nine different musicians. She designed all of her album covers, recorded and edited her own music videos and organized dozens of shows at traditional and DIY venues around Chicago.”

-Kiera Allen, Daily Journal Kankakee Article feature on Leah's artistic story