Elise Ha is a French Christian singer who has written songs and multi-part choruses since her early years. After singing alongside Russ Speiser from 2000 to 2006, she released her first solo album, Tu verras, in 2011, followed in 2014 by Femmes de la Bible, a record devoted to female figures of Scripture.
Passionate about music and singing for as long as she can remember, Elise Ha began writing songs and multi-part choruses at a very early age. Aware of the gift she had received, she chose not to let it stay buried, in the spirit of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25. From 2000 to 2006, she sang alongside Russ Speiser at regular worship gatherings, a collaboration that produced two joint CDs, La Source and Un cœur de louange.
In 2011, she recorded her first solo album, Tu verras, arranged by Brazilian musician Luiz De Aquino in an acoustic, light, blended mood, drawing on Latin, African, pop and French popular music. In May 2014 came Femmes de la Bible, a second album co-written with Louise Aurore Ebongue Bonny and arranged by Nicolas Maré, which explores, in a jazz fusion style, the stories of biblical women such as Ruth, Esther and the Samaritan woman.
- Origin
- France
- Style
- Acoustic worship with a bossa nova touch, then jazz fusion on her second album
- Active since
- 2000, as a duo with Russ Speiser, solo since 2011
- Good to know
- Author of Femmes de la Bible (2014), a concept album that gives voice to female figures of Scripture
How did Elise Ha get started?
Elise Ha discovered a passion for music and singing in childhood, and quickly began writing her own songs as well as multi-part choruses. This formative period led her, from 2000 to 2006, to sing regularly alongside Russ Speiser at worship gatherings, a collaboration that resulted in two joint CDs, La Source and Un cœur de louange.
It was in 2011, in her own words, that God allowed her to record her first solo album, Tu verras, arranged by Brazilian musician Luiz De Aquino. This record marked the beginning of a personal career after years spent supporting other voices.
What makes Elise Ha distinctive?
What sets Elise Ha apart is the step taken between her two solo albums. Tu verras (2011) remains a light, acoustic worship record, blending Latin, African, pop and French popular sounds. Femmes de la Bible (2014) shifts register: co-written with Louise Aurore Ebongue Bonny and arranged by Nicolas Maré in a more developed jazz fusion style, the album tells, song by song, the stories of biblical women such as Ruth, Esther, Mary or the woman with the costly perfume, stories that offer a different perspective on God and on their times.
Where to start discovering Elise Ha?
To enter her world, start with Je ne te laisserai pas, the first installment devoted to Ruth on the album Femmes de la Bible, which sets the tone for this concept record. Confiance, taken from Tu verras, then reveals her more acoustic, bossa-tinged period, before listening to À genoux, a more recent song with a starker, stripped-back feel.
songs
Je ne te laisserai pas (Ruth, partie 1)
First song devoted to Ruth on the album Femmes de la Bible, in a jazz fusion style, about faithfulness toward those we love.
Confiance
A song taken from Tu verras (2011), in the acoustic, bossa-influenced style that characterizes this first solo album.
À genoux
A more stripped-back song, focused on personal prayer and an attitude of humility before God.
Discography
- 2014Femmes de la Bible· concept album co-written with Louise Aurore Ebongue Bonny and arranged by Nicolas Maré, in a jazz fusion style, about female figures in the Bible.
- 2011Tu verras· first solo album, arranged by Brazilian musician Luiz De Aquino, in an acoustic, bossa-influenced style.
- Un cœur de louange· CD recorded with Russ Speiser between 2000 and 2006.
- La Source· CD recorded with Russ Speiser between 2000 and 2006.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Elise Ha?
Elise Ha is a French Christian singer, passionate about music and singing since childhood. After singing alongside Russ Speiser from 2000 to 2006, she has pursued a solo career since 2011, marked by her albums Tu verras and Femmes de la Bible.
What is Elise Ha's best-known song?
Her repertoire remains fairly low-key, but Je ne te laisserai pas, devoted to Ruth on the album Femmes de la Bible, and Confiance, from Tu verras, are among her most recognizable songs.
What is the album Femmes de la Bible?
Released in May 2014, Femmes de la Bible is a concept album co-written with Louise Aurore Ebongue Bonny and arranged by Nicolas Maré. Each song tells the story of a female figure from Scripture, such as Ruth, Esther, Mary or the Samaritan woman, in a jazz fusion style.
Where can you listen to Elise Ha?
Her official YouTube channel and TopChrétien Musique give access to her two solo albums, Tu verras and Femmes de la Bible, also available on the main streaming platforms.
Is Elise Ha a Christian?
Yes. Elise Ha is an evangelical singer whose entire repertoire, from her duo with Russ Speiser to her solo albums, is rooted in Christian worship and adoration.
Who has Elise Ha collaborated with?
She sang with Russ Speiser from 2000 to 2006, then worked with Brazilian musician Luiz De Aquino on Tu verras, and with Louise Aurore Ebongue Bonny and Nicolas Maré on Femmes de la Bible.