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Spotify’s Jewish music makes me feel like a kid again

August 13, 2019/By/InUncategorized/0 Comment

When searching for songs for a playlist I was putting together for my kids on Spotify, I came across a tune — “Pana HaGeshem” (“The Rain has Gone Away”) by Cindy Paley and Ann Brown — that I hadn’t heard in at least 20 years. In addition to remembering all the words of the song, […] Read More

“Sephardi”, by David Serero

August 13, 2019/By/InUncategorized/0 Comment

David Serero presents SEPHARDI an album of Sephardic songs in Djudeo-Spanyol language. Released in September 2015. David Serero (born 22 April 1981) is a French baritone opera singer, actor, producer, philanthropist and Ambassador of the Arts. He has played more than 1,500 concerts worldwide, and lead roles in opera, theater and musicals such as Cyrano […] Read More

Star-Studded Music Video Highlights the Importance of Embracing Inclusion

August 13, 2019/By/InUncategorized/0 Comment

You could call We All Belong the swan song of the Ruderman Chabad Inclusion Initiative, a four year, $1 million effort to create a welcoming culture for those with disabilities and mental health conditions, but the all new music video is so much more than just a short-lived catchy tune. A multi-faceted project conveying the importance of […] Read More

Meet the 2 Hasidic Folk Stars Who Are #BringingYiddishBack -Rogers Park – Geulah

August 13, 2019/By/InUncategorized/0 Comment

Rogers Park delivers once again a heartfelt single with a taste of the past, accompanied by a fresh music video. Produced and directed by Sparks Next Productions (Danny Finkelman). This video for “Geulah” has Mordy Kurtz and Yosef Peysin walking the streets of Manhattan spreading the message of Moshiach to the participants at the Celebrate […] Read More

Amazing Songs for Amazing Jewish Kids, by Judy Caplan Ginsburgh

August 13, 2019/By/InCD of The Week/0 Comment

Amazing Songs For Amazing Jewish Kids contains terrific songs for Jewish families that teach Hebrew, holidays and values. This is the newest release from multi-award winning singer, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh. The disc contains some much sought after songs such as Steve Dropkin’s “Lulav Shake”, Dean Friedman’s “In My Sukkah” and Josh Miller’s “Tree Song” and […] Read More

David Berman (Silver Jews, Purple Mountains) Dead at 52

August 8, 2019/By/InMusic, News/0 Comment

David Berman, the poet and songwriter known for his projects Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has died. Drag City confirmed the news; his cause of death has not been confirmed. He was 52 years old. Berman formed Silver Jews in the late ’80s with Pavement members Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. The group went through multiple lineup changes and released six studio albums […] Read More

Israeli Music History

August 6, 2019/By/InArticles, Featured/0 Comment

This article provides an overview of the rich musical traditions in the State of Israel. It deals almost entirely with classical music, not popular music, which has its own unique Israeli story. While not covered in this article, many choral ensembles and composers of Jewish choral music (e.g., Yehezkel Braun, Aharon Harlop) have had a profound […] Read More

“Jewels of the Sephardim”, by Lauren Pomerantz

August 6, 2019/By/InCD of The Week, Rincón Sefaradí/0 Comment

“A cosmic troubadour in the finest sense, Lauren’s voice opens a spiritual space that is immediate and palpable.” Tom Kenyon I am delighted to share my music –inspired by classical music, spiritual revelations and ancient wisdom. It is my passion to provide you with more than just great music. I offer musical tools to uplift, […] Read More

The mysterious tribal music of Sephardic Jews – Kondja mia (official video)

August 6, 2019/By/InRincón Sefaradí/0 Comment

Kondja Mia – My Rose lyrics & composition: traditional Jewish Sephardi-Turkish arrangement: Aviv Bahar Talya G.A Solan – lead vocals Aviv Bahar – kopuz, back vocals Yonnie Dror – duduk, clarinet, back vocals Nur Bar Goren – percussion, back vocals Avri Borochov – double bass, bendir, back vocals recorded live By Marko Gurkan at Kicha […] Read More

Klezmer Festival and walks through the magical city of Safed

August 6, 2019/By/InYiddish Vinkl/0 Comment

Safed (also known as Tzfat, Zfat or Safed etc.) is a rather small city located in northern Israel, 900 meters (3200 feet) above sea level in the High Galilee mountains, which offers magnificent views. Its past is very rich and the city was founded in 70 AD, it flourished in the 16th century, when many […] Read More