Looking forward to take this album on tour, to new places and new audiences!
25/07 Ex-convento dell'Osservanza, Imola (IT)
26/07 Chalet Marakaibo, Porto San Giorgio (IT)
28/07 Dimondi Fest, Bologna (IT)
04/08 CLF Art Lounge, London (UK)
06/08 Riverside Festival, Nottingham (UK)
09/09 The Verdict Jazz Club, Brighton (UK)
21/09 Women in (e)motion Festival, Bremen (DE)
‘IMA’ is out NOW and available on all platforms!
Listen, stream & buy here
This album is dedicated to my inspiring mother Michal Ritter (1960-2022). A healer, mover and true artist. She always made me follow my heart, listen to my intuition and sing my stories to life! She will forever guide me in every breath, moonbeam and sunset. 🌕🌊❤️🕯
The incredible artists who helped me bring this music to life (check out their individual artistic projects): Liran Donin- producer, mentor, co-writer and bass,Moshik Kop- recording, mixing and mastering,Thomas Moreno-assistant engineer,Giuliano Osella- drums,Tomer Eldor- piano,Phil Dawson- guitar,Nim Sadot- bass,Maurizio Ravalico- percussion,Dembis Thioung- percussion,Tony Kofi- saxophone,Byron Wallen- trumpet,Patrick Kenny- trombone (horn arrangements in collab. WithDaniel Woodfield& myself),Seckou Keita- kora,Victor Oliveira- backing vocals,Lis Murphy- backing vocals.
This beautiful artwork was made by: Brierley Thorpe - body paint and make-up, Nik Pate- photography, Jesse Willson - design, and Ossi Ritter - outfit.
Excited to share my second single from my debut album - Ofek
Ofek means horizon in Hebrew. I grew up by the sea. it is my teacher and healer. In it, I find my horizon. Even when the skies are grey and I can’t see my way, I trust the sea to guide me.
Noga Ritter’s debut album- ‘IMA’ is coming out on 26th of May with Galileo Music. The album brings together 14 musicians from around the world, including award-winning kora player Seckou Keita and producer Liran Donin.
Joining Noga Ritter on stage are some of the most talented and respected jazz and world artists, all of whom played a vital role in creating the magical sound of her album. The band includes Tomer Eldor on piano, Basil Petite on bass, Maurizio Ravalico on percussion, Giuliano Osella on drums, Phil Dawson on guitar, special guest- Dembis Thioung on percussion and a trio of world-class horn players: Tony Kofi on tenor sax, Byron Wallen on trumpet, and Patrick Kenny on trombone.
Join us to celebrate this beautiful album at our beloved reopend Forge in Camden.
Tickets available here
An AGMP & KAZUM presentation.
Thanks for the lovely interview The Jewish Telegraph!
If you want to know more about the story behind my song IMA and the music video you are welcome to read this featured interview.
Thanks for having me !
I’m excited to invite you to listen/ buy my first single IMA (mother in Hebrew).
Follow this link to listen
Excited to share the beautiful single cover that is a collaboration of amazing artists I had the honour to work with, all coming together inspired by my music
Body painter & make up - the one and only - Brierley Thorpe! She really painted my music. I barely gave her instructions and she created exactly what I wanted but couldn’t even imagine!
Photograoher, light master that captures precious moments NikPate.com
Designer that makes it all come together and make sense @Jesse Wilson Beyond Media
Outfit Ossi Ritter who makes magic from nothing in seconds
Hair - Paulo, the only person who touches my hair in the last 10 years
Special thanks to Dominic Mandrell for initiating the artistic idea and linking me up with Brierley, my fellow Walthamstower
Label - Galileo Music, PR- Angie Lemon, Supported by Help Musicians & Arts Council England
I love it when art inspires art and it feels just right. No need to talk, just create and connect!
Celebrating International Women Day, I released my new single and music video of my album’s title song - Ima (mother in Hebrew) dedicated to my mum who passed away last spring and to all the incredible women out there 🌕💃🏿🌊
The song features the amazing Senegalese Kora player Seckou Keita 🎶
The video launches the Leviot (lioness) Collective - A collective of female dancers and artists who came together to continue Michal Ritter, my inspiring mum’s legacy. To explore how women can embrace their artistic voice while being mothers, healers and support each other on their journey as creative women in this world 🌊🌕🕯
I invite you to watch the video, listen to the track on all platforms, feel it, let it move you, share and let me know what you think about it! I would love to hear your feedback!
Super grateful to be awarded “Record & Release “ award from the wonderful Help Musicians
This award will help me pay for the mastering of my album, artwork and it’s release on 12th of May 2023!
It will also allow me to launch the album with a 9-piece band of incredible musicians who played on the album. Watch out for more details about the date, venue and line up very soon! It’s coming…
