Artist: Karen Salicath Jamali Album: Dreams of Angels Genre: Classical, Instrumental, Meditation Release Date: November 22nd, 2024
Karen Salicath Jamali’s Dreams of Angels offers listeners a unique musical journey that defies convention. This newly released album is an unfiltered expression of emotion, delivered as it was received—recorded in the early hours of the morning, raw and untouched. Jamali’s approach embraces imperfection, creating a deeply personal, unrefined work that invites listeners into a space of peace, compassion, and healing.
The album’s central concept is inspired by the energy of angels, with each track dedicated to a different angel and their attributes. Themes of love, light, truth, and courage are interwoven throughout, providing a meditative and introspective experience. What makes Dreams of Angels stand apart is the unconventional way Jamali plays her piano. She often keeps the sustain pedal engaged throughout entire pieces, allowing tones to blend and overlap, creating a dreamlike soundscape. This deliberate choice adds a layer of dissonance that feels meditative and otherworldly rather than chaotic.
The compositions balance arpeggiated chords in the lower register with gentle, intuitive melodies in the upper range, giving each piece a sense of narrative. For example, “Angel Raphael (The Angel of Healing)” conveys a journey through pain to healing, with dissonance reflecting the tension of that process. Meanwhile, “Angel Gabriel (The Angel of Water)” offers a more dynamic, flowing counterpart with its active melody and expansive energy.


In a world dominated by hyper-produced, single-driven music, Dreams of Angels feels refreshingly honest and profoundly different. David Franklin, in his review for Dancing About Architecture, aptly described the album as “celebratory, enlightening, otherworldly, and utterly charming.” The music transcends the mundane, offering a vehicle for reflection, meditation, or simply an escape into a higher realm of sound.
Jamali, a Danish-born artist who resides in New York and Florida, brings an impressive resume to her work. A multi-award-winning composer and pianist since 2015, she has performed eight times at Carnegie Hall and received numerous accolades, including the Clouzine Music Award for Best Instrumental Works (2024) and induction into The Akademia Music Award Hall of Fame (2023).
Her artistic bravery—writing, recording, and releasing an album of unpolished piano instrumentals—is a testament to her commitment to authenticity and her connection to the music. Whether you approach Dreams of Angels for its meditative qualities or its sheer emotional depth, it’s a listening experience that will leave a lasting impression.