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Tag: Tin Pan Alley

0 Culture History

Jews in the Jazz Age (1918-1929)

Sam Aronow · 30 May 2025

During the Jazz Age, from 1918 to 1929, Jewish Americans played a pivotal role in cultural developments and dealt with significant societal challenges.

0 Music Culture

From Billy Joel to Vampire Weekend, these Jewish musicians created NYC’s soundtrack

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 25 Feb 2025

The Museum of the City of New York's exhibit "Songs of New York: 100 Years of Imagining the City Through Music" highlights the influential role of Jewish musicians in shaping the musical tapestry of New York from the 1920s to the present.

0 Television/Film Music

The Forgotten Pioneer of Movie Music

Karen Iris Tucker in Tablet · 9 Feb 2024

Ottalie Mark, a forgotten pioneer in movie music, played a crucial role in the transition from silent films to synchronized sound.

0 Music Culture

God Bless Irving Berlin!

Forward · 11 May 2021

Irving Berlin, born Israel Isidore Beilin, was a Russian Jewish immigrant who became one of America's most celebrated songwriters, known for hits like "White Christmas" and "God Bless America."

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No Opening Day Without Von Tilzer!

Robert Rockaway in Tablet · 1 Apr 2021

Albert Von Tilzer, a Jewish composer, wrote the music for the popular baseball song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" in 1908.

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Nothing but Blue Skies

Stephen J. Whitfield in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

"Nothing but Blue Skies" by James Kaplan delves into the life and impact of Irving Berlin, an influential Jewish composer and lyricist, highlighting his unparalleled success in American popular music.