DESCRIPTION:
One becomes encased in an awe-laced ceremonial pallor while in attendance at a Soriah performance. A deep spiritualism imbues each piece performed, whether entirely traditional or exhibiting a fusion of music, movement & meditation that Soriah describes as Vocalized Ritual Drone.

Soriah, which translates as "Milky Way" from Sufi, is the stage persona for the internationally recognized artist, Enrique Ugalde. Soriah's craft is a blending of traditional Khöömei (Tuvan Throat Singing), tempered with Soriah's own visceral force. Performances vary from being steeped in tradition & bound to its constructs to more experimental fascinations with electronic & acoustic accompaniments & introducing Butoh & Ritual Performance Art.