Charming Hostess

Charming Hostess is an avant-garde music collective based in Oakland, California, known for blending a heady mix of radical politics, vocal harmonies, and experimental sounds. Led by composer and performer Jewlia Eisenberg, the group draws from a wide range of influences including Balkan and Middle Eastern rhythms, doo-wop, punk, and jazz. Their music often explores themes of diaspora, mysticism, and social justice, resulting in a sound that is intellectually engaging and culturally rich.

Albums like The Bowls Project and The Ginzburg Geography dive deep into historical and mystical texts, from the incantation bowls of ancient Babylon to the writings of Italian Jewish thinkers. Charming Hostess isn't just about pushing musical boundaries—they're also about telling powerful stories through daring and genre-defying compositions. Whether performed as a full band or a tight-knit vocal trio, their work is always unexpected, haunting, and deeply human.