The Brooklyn Fiddle Summit will bring together the klezmer virtuosity of violinist Zo Aqua and the African-American folk music of the Ebony Hillbillies for a unique performance in New York City, exploring the shared themes of these seemingly disparate genres.

The author, a music journalist, reflects on how parenthood has shifted their music choices to upbeat pop rather than the melancholic tunes of their youth, influenced by the emotional and contemplative music heard at synagogue during the High Holidays.

Kaia Berman-Peters, a 22-year-old grad student, is credited with founding the genre known as Kleztronica, which combines electronic dance music with klezmer elements.

The Hutchins Consort, a unique ensemble that performs with special experimental violins, recently held a Jewish music concert called "Yidl mit akht fidlen" (Yidl with eight fiddles).

The "chairs dance" has become a popular tradition at Jewish weddings and celebrations, where the newly married couple is lifted into the air on chairs held by guests.

Joann Sfar, a prominent French comic book creator, delves into Jewish themes in his works, notably exploring the challenges of anti-Semitism and Jewish identity in Europe.

Andy Statman's latest double CD album "Old Brooklyn" showcases his musical versatility as he seamlessly moves between bluegrass, blues, klezmer, Hasidic, and rock genres.