New on YouTube With Passover but a month away “Dayenu” in Yiddish In four-part harmony: Performed by the Jewish People’s Philharmonic Chorus / JPPC Binyumen Schaechter, Conductor Seth Weinstein, Pianist For more info (in English) regarding these songs, their creators, the choral arrangements, the videos themselves, and more, click on “Show More” (on your computer) […]
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Leopold Kleinman-Kozłowski, a pianist, composer, and actor who was called “the last klezmer of Galicia,” has died. Kleinman-Kozłowski died on Tuesday in Krakow at the age of 100. He was born on Nov. 26, 1918 in Przemyślany, which was Polish at the time and is now in Ukraine. Members of his family – including his […]
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Move over American Idol and Canadian Idol, there’s another North American talent search. Der Idisher Idol is a bit different, however: entrants to this international competition sing in Yiddish. As the rules state, “It is not necessary to know Yiddish to participate; what really matters is that you know its soul!” In February, Janie Respitz […]
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The production, directed by Joel Grey from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, opens February 21 at Stage 42. After an extended sold-out run at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, the recent production of Fiddler on the Roof from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene moves to Off-Broadway’s Stage 42. Performances began February 11 prior to its February 21 […]
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The language of love. The sound of tradition. A New York Times Critics’ Pick, Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish “strikes a deep emotional chord” and “offers a kind of authenticity no other American Fiddler ever has” (The New York Times). With direction by Oscar and Tony Award -winner Joel Grey and the Yiddish translation […]
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The Shalva group, a beloved Israeli band featuring musicians with special needs, has dropped out of the Eurovision Song contest in May because compulsory rehearsals for the Saturday-night finals will take place on Shabbat. The group, composed of several members who are blind and some with Down syndrome, made its announcement on Wednesday. They will […]
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Grammy Award-winning troubadour Jason Mraz is one of the top nominees for the 2019 edition of the San Diego Music Awards, which will be held March 11 at downtown’s House of Blues. Tickets go on sale Monday. Mraz, who will perform at the all-ages awards fete, is nominated for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year […]
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Jewish Music Week in Toronto (May 26 – June 2, 2019) is a week of concerts, recitals and musical events throughout the GTA. Here’s your opportunity to get involved by drawing or painting. 2019 Theme: How Jewish Music Makes Me Feel What Should My Artwork Be About? Draw or paint a picture of How Jewish Music Makes Me […]
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March fest highlights Grammy winning artists and acclaimed producers Now in its tenth season and under new leadership, the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival (AJMF) is excited to announce its new theme “Jewish Contributions to Music” as the fest decidedly takes on a new direction. This year’s fest will specifically nod to Jewish contributions to American […]
Read MoreDec. 4 at 7pm at Smith Recital Hall (SDSU) come hear the music of Yale Strom’s Broken Consort’s new recording “SHIMMERING LIGHTS.” Concert is Free Members of Hot Pstromi (Jeff Pekarek – bass, Fred Benedetti – guitar, Eizabeth Schwartz – vocals Yale Strom – violin) will be joined by special guest musicians: Alex Greenbaum – […]
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