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Forward Q&A: Neil Sedaka on Adele and Carole King 7 Jun 2012
Neil Sedaka shares his reflections on his illustrious music career, likening it to the Disney movie 'The Lion King' due to its highs and lows. From early rec...
7 Jun 2012
Forward Jill Sobule's Anti-Floozy Halloween Song 1 Nov 2011
Folk singer Jill Sobule, who identifies as Jewish, has released a song critiquing the trend of overly revealing Halloween costumes, particularly among both a...
1 Nov 2011
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 How Mieczyslaw Weinberg’s Music Survived Dictators 17 Nov 2010
Mieczysław Weinberg, a composer of Polish-Jewish origin, is finally receiving recognition for his profound and historically resonant works, despite years of ...
17 Nov 2010
Forward An Arab-Jewish Duo Unites Over Sexy Synth-Pop 22 Sep 2010
The article delves into the musical journey of Chromeo, an Arab-Jewish electro-pop duo known for their disco-infused 80s synth-pop, as they release their thi...
22 Sep 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
Forward A Forgotten Conductor’s Triumphant Return 27 Jun 2008
The article highlights the rediscovery and celebration of Czech conductor Karel Ancerl's musical legacy through a new DVD and a 43-CD box set from Supraphon....
27 Jun 2008
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
Forward Conductor Brings Forbidden Music to New Audiences 5 Nov 2004
Conductor James Conlon is dedicated to reviving compositions suppressed by the Nazis, showcasing scores that were once banned or forgotten due to racial and ...
5 Nov 2004