The text discusses Paul Saltzman's unique life journey, where he shares how after a difficult encounter with his father, he sought guidance from his soul, went through a breakup, and ultimately had a transformative experience meeting the Beatles at an ashram in India.

In a recent podcast episode by Commentary, the hosts express disbelief at Alex Ross's assertion in the New Yorker that American classical music has roots in white supremacy.

Heather Bambrick, a jazz singer and broadcaster, recently lost her father John Bambrick and has decided to pay tribute to him by stepping away from her busy career to spend time with her family during this difficult time.

The text discusses the unique collaboration between blues musician Harry Manx and a guru, highlighting Manx's message of letting go and finding peace.

In episode 31, Jay Douglas, a reggae legend in Canada, is interviewed.

Bill King, a talented musician known for his keyboard skills and big heart, is featured on an episode of Not That Kind of Rabbi.

Professor Ruth HaCohen-Pinczower explores the intersection of music and politics in the West, emphasizing the influence and significance of music in shaping societal narratives.

Ron Davis, a talented composer and pianist, comes from a background where his parents survived the Holocaust.

Tom Wilson, a singer, writer, guitarist, artist, grandfather, and Mohawk, showcases his multi-faceted creativity on Not That Kind of Rabbi.

David Buchbinder, a Juno award-winning trumpeter, discusses spirituality and music with Ralph Benmergui.

Tara Slone is a multifaceted individual who balances various roles and interests.

Ralph catches up with his old friend Steven Page, who has experienced great success in the music industry, including writing orchestral arrangements and creating a new musical.

Jack Black recently showcased his rendition of the Passover song "Chad Gadya," known for its dark and escalating lyrics, in a video posted online to help lift spirits during the challenging final days of the holiday.

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, there is a call to view life as a precious gift and to embrace a new perspective.

Damhnait Doyle, a versatile musician, is transitioning from Celtic to pop music while maintaining her authentic voice.

Canadian indie singer Bif Naked shares a candid spiritual journey of self-discovery and resilience, moving past life's challenges towards new opportunities.

In a podcast titled "The Pipe Dreams? Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss various topics, including the need for left-wing parties in Israel to merge before the next election, the potential for a different kind of solidarity to lead to peace in the region, and environmental concerns regarding government policies often influenced by corporate interests.

The Jewish Lives Podcast episode on Irving Berlin highlights the composer's significant impact on American popular song, with George Gershwin even calling him the greatest of his era.

Philip Glass's Egyptian opera "Akhnaten" is set to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera, marking its American production story, which has been more modest than its numerous European stagings.

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is featuring George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" with an all-black cast, a choice stemming from Gershwin's desire to avoid racial insensitivity in performances.

Ray Charles, accompanied by the Raelettes, visited Israel in the early 1970s for a series of wildly successful concerts where fans cheered them in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa.

In 1968, the music producer Jimmy Miller was at the peak of his career, working with iconic bands like The Rolling Stones and Traffic, helping create some of the most celebrated albums in rock history.

Ishay Ribo's rendition of the Yom Kippur Temple service, Seder ha-Avodah, has garnered immense popularity for blending secular and religious themes and focusing on the emotional dynamics of leadership and individuality during Yom Kippur.

Yiddish singer Adah Hetko, known for modernizing classic songs from ethnomusicologists like Ruth Rubin, collaborates with Allison Posner and Joe Hetko to perform a fresh rendition of the traditional Yiddish folk song "In Droysn Iz Fintster" (Its Dark Outside), which has a timeless appeal.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the recent Israeli elections in their podcast, exploring the paradoxical nature of the results that seem to have changed everything and nothing at the same time.