Harp and Rhythms: Pia Salvia & Noam Israeli

An intimate live music set by Pia Salvia with Noam Israeli—a genre-blending harp, voice & drums concert of jazz, pop & world textures.

The concert program showcases original compositions by esteemed harpist and vocalist Pia Salvia, along with unique arrangements that blend elements of Jazz, Pop, and World music. Joining the performance is acclaimed drummer, percussionist, and producer Noam Israeli. Featuring an ensemble of harp, voice, and drums, the show explores a rich palette of textures and moods created by this distinctive instrumentation.

About Pia:

Multi award-winning Belgian harpist, vocalist and composer Pia Salvia is known for redefining the boundaries of her instrument. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where she earned her degree summa cum laude, Pia has developed a distinct sound that blends jazz, pop, and world music influences with the elegance of the harp.

Her musical journey has taken her across the globe, drawing inspiration from a wide range of cultures and traditions. This exploration has shaped her unique voice—both as a performer and composer—pushing the harp into new sonic realms.

Pia has performed at renowned venues and festivals including the Hollywood Bowl (USA), Festival Mundial del Arpa (Paraguay), Vancouver Island Music Fest (Canada), Festival Internacional Arpa Sentmenat (Spain), Encuentro Internacional Maestros del Arpa (Colombia), Boston Harp Festival (USA), and the Gaume Jazz Festival (Belgium), among others. Her artistry has also led her to share the stage with legendary musicians and acclaimed artists such as Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Chanté Moore, Aloe Blacc, Lizz Wright, Alex Isley, and Kings Return.

Now based in Los Angeles, Pia continues to explore the limitless possibilities of the harp, captivating audiences with her original compositions and genre-blending sound. She is currently working on a new album.

About Noam:

Noam Israeli is a Los Angeles-based drummer, producer, and recording artist known for his dynamic sound and global sensibility. His journey in music began early, experimenting with various instruments before discovering a deep passion for drums at the age of 12.

He later moved to Boston to attend the renowned Berklee College of Music, where he earned a Master’s degree in Music Performance and Production. During his time at Berklee, he was selected for the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute, led by Grammy-winning pianist and UNESCO Artist for Peace, Danilo Pérez.

In 2013, Noam was named a semi-finalist in the esteemed Thelonious Monk International Drum Competition, held in Washington, D.C. Throughout his career, he has performed at major festivals and world-class venues across the globe, such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Jazz a Juan, Gaume Jazz Festival, Red Sea Jazz Festival and many more, and shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Joe Lovano, Danilo Pérez, Miguel Zenón, Ben Street, and many others.

Now based in Los Angeles, Noam continues to be a vital voice in the city’s vibrant music scene—whether performing live, producing, or recording across a diverse range of genres.