Hislahavus’ Review of Tzamah 1 and 2
As Niggunim albums go, anyone producing them has got a difficult balance: on the one hand, you want to retain the original power and spirituality; at the same time, you want t...
Keeping the Classy in Classical – 2 Reviews
Eternal Echoes – Yitzchak Perlman and Yitzchak Meir Helfgot: While everyone has probably already picked up their copy of this album after the triumphant concert at the Barclays Center a few months ...
Groyse Metsie’s Second Album: Hatnuah Leshichrur Hameyutar
It’s a rarity when an album comes out that defies everything. The fact is, for the most part, a group or artist has some general direction that they flow in, and the fans have basic expectations. N...
Avraham Fried Live in Israel DVD Review
Admin note: We thought this would be good for a holiday weekend. If you’re home, go grab this DVD, watch it and then enjoy this review! I know, I know – this review has been a long time coming. I d...
Alternative Jewish Music – The Israeli Scene, Part I
In my ongoing, lifelong search for creative and talented Jewish music, I’ve been indelibly assisted by my brother-in-law, Chaim. Chaim’s a great guy with a great musical ear. But more specifically,...
Alternative Jewish Music: Great Artists
Daniel Zamir Genre: Jazz Instrument: Alto and Soprano Sax Albums: Children of Israel, Satlah, Exodus, Amen, I Believe Recently, Zamir was in the headlines, as Tzippi Livni brought her husband to on...