Omer Gonen-Haela is an Israeli multi instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and ceremony leader. His music is influenced by the diverse backgrounds of his musical studies and world travels. His songs are songs of prayer and depth, of love and connection, holding the vision of a human world based on respect, trust and connection to all that is alive. Omer's concerts are held as ceremonies, bringing forth the communal aspect, the mutual intention and the power of prayer when held together as a creative force. Omer was born in 1977 and started his musical journey at an early age singing and studying the flute. at his 20's he travelled the world exploring the music of india, the middle east and brazil. He played and recorded together with different artists such as Nagwa, Carioca Trio, Rainer scheurenbrand, Danit traubig, Nessi Gomes, Laor Oman-Naharin and more. His first album as a singer-songwirte "A window in time" was released in 2015 His 2nd album "Pusling" was born out of a series of interactive concerts and is is made of heartfull vocal melodies inviting everyone to join in and take part in making music together. "A voice in the wind" became the leading track and is found on hundreds of Spotify playlists. Omer's 3rd album "Shorashim" (Roots) is released on april 2023 and contains 12 songs. The album was recorded together with leading Israeli musicians and mixed by Tamir Muskat, a leading musical producer and the man behind Balkan beat box.