Nathan Salsburg on Folk Music and Jewish Inspiration
In this intimate conversation, iconic folk music guitarist and composer Nathan Salsburg intertwines his musical journey with his Jewish heritage, creating a path that transcends time and space.
On Mac Miller's Yahrzeit, Remembering His Jewish References
As a fellow Jewish kid born in the 90s, listening to the Jewish references and wordplay in his music influenced me tremendously. I’ve combed through the internet, searching the r/MacMiller subreddit and diving deep into Google, and here I have compiled Mac Miller’s Jewish references that are most meaningful to me.
In Their Footsteps: Abby Litman writes Music for her Ashkenazi Heritage
Abby Litman's latest song, "This is Where I Stand," recounts the story of her grandparents during the Holocaust. Having attended a Jewish day school, Litman embarked on a March of Living-style trip to Poland and Israel for her graduation. However, despite being in such an intense place, she struggled with the feeling of not "experiencing it deeply" enough.
RAZA on Uncovering the Heart of Song, and their Debut Album, Kapelya
Lifting the veil of mystery and discovering the heart of the nigun is what drives Chana Raskin, the woman behind Raza. This spiritual pursuit shines throughout her newest project, Kapelya, the debut album from Raza.
Josef by Cedars Of Lebanon - Parshat Vayeshev
Josh Engelson of Cedars of Lebanon gives Havurah an exclusive look into his newest single Josef, and how this week’s Parsha inspired the track.
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