Press
It’s not often that you come across a true artist – a free-spirit whose artistic intentions are pure and free of ego. Nehal Abuelata, an Egyptian musician based in California, is a living, breathing “true artist”.
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Sweet HayaH in Orange County
October 2017
Emerging from the multicultural and diverse heart of the Silicon Valley, San Jose’s Sweet HayaH is truly a product of its environment. The band originally hit the local music scene in 2011 and has quickly emerged as a musical force in the Bay Area.
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Sweet HayaH debuts at Blue Note Napa
June 2017
Sweet HayaH’s multi-genre and multi-generational fan base reflects a combination of the musical interests and influences of each band member, who are, together, a representation of the multicultural Bay Area. Abuelata, who plays keyboards, leads the band with her soulful vocals and infectious ability to engage audiences, to the point where show attendees are a part of each performance.
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Feature in Content Magazine
April 2017
Sweet HayaH’s sound is familiar because they are what happens when you mix indie rock, piano ballads, ska music, hip-hop, latin flavor, and on and on. They are none of these genres and all of these genres, and somehow it just works. The musical backgrounds of this six-person band are just as diverse as the genres that influenced them individually.
-Francisco Alvarado of Content Magazine
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San Jose Mercury News Article
August 2016
South Bay band Sweet HayaH (pronounced high-yah) has crafted a premium blend of quintessential American music–from rock to soul to funk–and they can serve it up with a high-energy punch or with a laid back groove that eases the mind.– Leeta-Rose Ballester from San Jose Mercury News

March 25, 2016 San Jose Mercury News Print Edition
The rhythms have a slight Latin and African bent to them. Meanwhile, the vocals evince a poetic timing and intonation that tie in smoothly with the music.
– Amulya Datla from metroactive
They provide fresh music. First, I was impressed with their expert instrumental talent. Also, the lead singer has a gorgeous soulful voice that reminds me of Adele and Amy Winehouse.
– Krystle from Baking Beauty
Sweet HayaH at San Jose Municipal Stadium on CBS
February 2016
SH on VietBay KAXT
January 2016
Sweet HayaH takes on Savannah, Georgia!
November 2014
Helmed by the soulful vocals of Egyptian-born Nehal Abuelata, Sweet HayaH (Sweet Life) has a varied background of musical and cultural influences that wash out as a multicultural spin on traditional American rock music.
-Joshua Peacock of Do Savannah
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SH at San Juan Bautista Double Road Race
September 2014