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Tablet Action Bronson Is My Grandfather 8 Feb 2013
This nostalgic article draws a parallel between the author’s late grandfather and rapper Action Bronson, both sharing a raw, rebellious spirit. Despite their...
8 Feb 2013
Tablet A Jewish Christmas Soundtrack 24 Dec 2012
Jewish songwriters have been highly influential in shaping the American Christmas music canon, with hits like "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin and "The Chr...
24 Dec 2012
Tablet Zimbabwe’s Jewish Music 1 Aug 2012
Hamlet Zhou, a musician from Zimbabwe, is a member of the Lemba people, descendants of Jewish migrants from Yemen. The Lemba have been receiving attention du...
1 Aug 2012
Tablet The Best Part Is the End 13 Jul 2012
The article discusses a critique of Roger Waters' The Wall concert by Liel Leibovitz, highlighting the idea that adolescence eventually comes to an end, refe...
13 Jul 2012
Tablet Prepping for Shabbat at the Kotel 15 Jun 2012
Akiva Gottlieb is preparing for Shabbat services at the Kotel, with childhood dreams inspired by Mordechai Ben David's music. The scene takes place in Jerusa...
15 Jun 2012
Tablet Make Some Noise 17 Jun 2011
Nadav Samin, once known as Siah, a Jewish hip-hop artist from Brooklyn, recently critiqued far-right figures through rap, showcasing his return to music afte...
17 Jun 2011
Tablet Today Is the Triangle Fire’s 100th Anniversary 25 Mar 2011
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, a significant event that claimed the lives of 146 workers, mostly young Jewish wome...
25 Mar 2011
Tablet Anander Mol, Anander Veig 29 Nov 2010
"Anander Mol, Anander Veig" is a project where electronic musicians, known as remixers, were invited to remix various Jewish holiday songs and klezmer classi...
29 Nov 2010
Tablet Message 23 Nov 2010
A group of prominent Israeli artists declared their refusal to perform in a West Bank cultural center, sparking controversy and political intervention. Amid ...
23 Nov 2010
Forward The Rhyme and Reason of Israeli Hip-Hop 4 Mar 2010
Hadag Nahash, a renowned Israeli hip-hop group, continues to lead the charts with their latest release, an album titled "6," which creatively explores genres...
4 Mar 2010
Tablet A Fine Romance 1 Nov 2009
David Lehman, a renowned poet and editor, has contributed significantly to the appreciation of Jewish songwriters and American music through his book 'A Fine...
1 Nov 2009
Tablet A Fine Romance 8 Oct 2009
David Lehman's book, "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs," celebrates the significant contributions of Jewish composers and lyricists to the ...
8 Oct 2009
Tablet My Education 15 Sep 2009
A woman reflects on her journey to becoming a cantor while grappling with her family's religious traditions and gender expectations. She shares her deep conn...
15 Sep 2009
Tablet Their Magic Moment 2 Jul 2009
Rock and roll, with its roots entrenched in vernacular art and the culture of America's marginalized people, emerged as a powerful force in the early 1950s, ...
2 Jul 2009
Tablet Lullaby of Birdland 29 Mar 2006
Yoram Kaniuk, wounded in Israel's Independence War, found refuge in bohemian life in Greenwich Village with the help of a friend named Gandy. He interacted w...
29 Mar 2006