The biography "Lou Reed: The King of New York" by Will Hermes delves deeply into Lou Reed's Jewish roots and influences, shedding light on how his Jewish identity permeated his music and career, especially evident in his challenges against antisemitism and connections with Jewish mentors like Delmore Schwartz and Doc Pomus.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview David Fishof, the founder of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, who discusses the Jewish influences behind his work and his favorite musicians.

Alan Lomax, a prominent figure in ethnomusicology, was part of a network of scholars, including German Jewish pioneers, who were instrumental in the field's development.