Originally from Damascus, vocalist and songwriter Gaida is celebrated for her plaintive gauzy and disarming voice that is captured beautifully on her record “Levantine Indulgence.” She has found the soulful sweet spot where sailing Syrian folk music and groovy Levantine rhythms synch up with breezy hints of bossa nova, pounding belly dance beats, and jazz. Gaida's songs are rich and subtle, and flawlessly unite the elegance of Arabic poetry and the refined ornamentation of Middle Eastern vocals. Parallel to her musical career, Gaida is a speech pathologist specialized in voice rehabilitation, practicing at her clinic in Astoria, New York.