September 27, 2008
Jewish India new CD and website
Rahel Musleah announces her website devoted to the music of Jewish India. www.rahelsjewishindia.com Rahel is a musician and writer, who has spoken widely on the topic of this music. Her new CD, Hodu: Jewish Rhythms from Baghdad to India, features ancient texts, authentic melodies and contemporary rhythms. Her songbook, B’Kol Arev: Songs of the Jews of Calcutta, compiled more than 50 songs for Shabbat, holidays and special occasions (Tara Publications); an accompanying cassette featured 18 selections."Rahel Musleah was born in Calcutta, India, the seventh generation of a Calcutta Jewish family that traces its roots to 17th-century Baghdad. Through her multi-media song, story and slide programs, she shares her rare and intimate knowledge of this ancient community’s history, customs and melodies." Posted by jmwc at September 27, 2008 06:31 PM