Karen Salicath Jamali – Only In Love We Are (2026)
When you read those tales of people who are suddenly able to perform certain tasks after experiencing a head injury or life-threatening accident, many people don’t think it’s true. How could you play a piano after recovering from a traumatic head injury? The fact is, it happens, and Karen Salicath Jamali is proof.
Following her near-death experience in 2012 and a three-year-long recovery, the US-based composer, singer-songwriter, painter and photographer found herself first dreaming of music; then the music flowed from her fingers. The result is over 2,500 compositions, performances in Carnegie Hall, rave reviews, a growing fanbase, and now she’s been compared to Bob Dylan and Alice Coltrane as a folk singer. The latest addition to her discography is the single ‘Only In Love We Are’.
Joined by renowned sound engineer Maria Triana, ‘Only In Love We Are’ moves from the previous single ‘Angel Ariel’s piano-driven sound to an acoustic guitar-driven piece. Smooth and sweeping, Salicath Jamali’s guitar offers a rather ethereal sound – a type of warm sonic river rippling across the glistening surface. A simple drum peeps from beneath as vocals dance across the harmonic melody. For me, it’s a type of meditation soundtrack with an almost Mediterranean vibe flecked in the track.
One element I find intriguing is how the arrangement so perfectly aligns with the theme. As a meditative tune, you feel lost in the sound. However, ‘Only In Love We Are’ is inspired by human connection and love – themes obvious in many of Salicath Jamali’s music. She explains:
“During my near-death experience, I understood that only love truly exists. Everything else fades away. In love, we are alive, connected, and part of the greater consciousness of creation. This song is my attempt to share that feeling through music.”
In addition to the single, Karen Salicath Jamali released an official music video for ‘Only In Love We Are’. You can view the video below and/or on her YouTube channel. Please note that this video uses lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Find out more about Karen Salicath Jamali on her official website, Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bandcamp, Soundcloud and Spotify.
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