Betty Klein Sings "Siente mi Korason" (Listen to My Heart)

Something beautiful for a sunny spring day! Sung in Ladino by Betty Klein.

Neshama Carlebach Sings Hatikvah with Inclusive Lyrics

Where but YouTube would you be able to hear a new version of a national anthem? The Forward newspaper asked Neshama Carlebach to sing Hatikvah, but not just any recording. The article was suggesting some new lyrics that could potentially be more inclusive to all Israelis of whatever creed, color or religion in a democratic society. This proposed change is not just for Arabs (not Palestinians, but Israeli Arabs), but also may resonate with other minorities now living in Israel including Christians, Bahai, Druze, Buddhists and peoples of other faiths and ethnic groups.

Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the late Shlomo Carlebach, took up the idea and has released a YouTube video with the suggested new and "old"-er texts. Of course the lyrics of this song "Hatikvah" have been changed before, and also those other famous Jewish songs, such as "Jerusalem of Gold." Each time, these changes have come about due to changes in historic circumstances. Below is also a link to an article about the specific changes. It's quite controversial, and has been stirring the press and pundits since Israel Independence Day. JMWC is happy to repost links to the YouTube and some articles for readers to hear and read for themselves.



http://wanderinghebrew.com/2012/04/29/neshama-carlebachs-new-version-of-hatikva-opens-israeli-national-anthem-to-arabs/

A Jerusalem Post article:
http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?ID=267867 Neshama herself writes:
I hope blessings surround you.

Recently I was asked to express my thoughts about the concept of Redemption (quoted above).

It was a deep and ever evolving assignment. I remain tremendously grateful for this valuable and precious exercise.

Shortly thereafter I was asked by The Jewish Daily Forward (NY) to sing their new version of Hatikvah ("The Hope"), the Israeli National Anthem, with lyrics created by their staff.

http://wanderinghebrew.com/2012/04/29/neshama-carlebachs-new-version-of-hatikva-opens-israeli-national-anthem-to-arabs/

The intention and prayer is for these new lyrics to not only open the door to more inclusion and peace, but also create the space for a global conversation about what that would mean, hopefully leading to more support for Israel. Since this was not the first time these lyrics were altered, I felt elated to have the opportunity to also create an impact. How incredible it is to witness these beautiful little souls in the 1930's expressing the same longing we all feel when we sing this timeless melody!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zA7ihcXGzQ

There has been controversy and misunderstanding attached to my recording of Hatikva but I know we are moving toward a better place and a new moment of perspective as a result.

Please scroll down to read my press release.

In my own search for truth and meaning, I've thought about these two projects/opportunities a lot. My view continues to expand. After these experiences, it has become clear to me that our ultimate redemption and great healing will come from us. It is absolutely in our hands.

To find hope and redemption, we have to be who we are, without exception. It's about connecting to the Source and recognizing our unique gifts and the pure joy found within the call of our personal mission . We should be invigorated, not depressed, by this challenge. There are times we all fall apart, but we must consciously choose to stand up again, stronger, more capable, and filled with more life-power than before. Then, as soon as possible, we should seize the opportunity to use our experience to inspire others to find strength within themselves. A broken heart is absolutely the most whole; we pray to be broken so that when we heal we can recreate ourselves with new depth, empathy and understanding. When we find this, we are able to include every human being in a meaningful and redemptive manner. When we find each other, we find the Hope that allows us to grow and break free from everything holding us back. If we can love others from this place, aware of their vulnerability and all that we share in common, we can start to build a new world.

I hope you feel me praying for this- our Hope and Redemption- as I sing. It is my dream and personal mission to be a part of the inspiration for this change. I know we can get there.

With great pride, I also want to share our first video clip from our collaboration with Odyssey Networks. Please G-d, may this be the first of many we will create together. I remain so blessed by the Holy Work my team and I do together.

http://www.odysseynetworks.org/video/embracing-faith-and-music

I'm looking forward to singing with you, in person, in your City, very soon. In the meantime, I send love to all corners of our world, to every one of you.

Peace and love,
Neshama

Flash Mob Hora Jerusalem

Lenka Lichtenberg Breathing Walls Project

You can view this project here.

http://www.lenkalichtenberg.com/breathingwalls.cfm

Feidman's 75th anniversary performance by Moussa Berlin

A few days ago, Moshe (Moussa) Berlin wrote this note:
"Some years ago, when playing the ceremony of 7th of Adar, at the tomb of Rabi Shimeon in Meron, There came a rumor that the famous composer and songwriter Naomi Shemer, become ill. My thought at that time was what can I to help her in that situation. (Meron is a place where people are praying, crying, asking their requests for health, livelihood matchmaking etc'.) So I decided to play one of her songs (Shirat Ha'asabim to words of R' Nachman), and to combine it with a Breslaver Nigun. After I have done it (it was the first time in history that such song was played in Meron) I was told that one of the Chassidim asked his friend :"What is that tune?" and he was answered: "Oh, that is un alter nign". I don't know how it helped but Naomi died one and half year later. And now the clip[above] (played in another situation with my son and daughter)"

Michael Winograd Klezmer Trio at the Kennedy Center

Video from the Kennedy Center concert:
http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/videos/?id=M4915

Ya'alili by 8th Day

A chassidic duo blends pop with some instrumental elements of Sephardi music in this New York video taking place in a grocery store. Co-founded by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus, the duo has released 3 albums. 8th Day's sound is complimented by their catchy lyrics (mostly English with some Hebrew and Yiddish mixed in) and their spirited vocal harmonies. The group will appear at the
Hofstra Playhouse
Motzei Shabbat, January 7 at 8pm.
at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse.
118 Hofstra University, Hemstead, NY.
for tix: www.jewishtickets.com

This YouTube video has over a million hits.

Except Saturday --Maoz Tzur

Maoz Tzur by Pharoah's Daughter

The SHIRAH Chorus performs Ma'oz Tzur, led by Matthew Lazar

B'yemai Matisyahu by David Flug -- Deemyon Orchestra

Eight Days of Chanukah --Cindy Paley

Everyone Dance to the Hanukkah Song

Miracle -- Matisyahu Hanukkah

Light Up the Night-- Fountainheads Hanukkah

the Dreidel Song

Adam Sandler, Update, Version 3

Some things get a sequel. This is version 3.

Adam Sandler's Hanukah Song

Ask anyone under 35 in America to sing a Hannukah Song, and they're likely to give you the full rendition of the Adam Sandler Hanukah Song... which you can see by this video is widely popular.

Maccabeats-- Do You Believe in Miracles?

Maccabeats

SwingSet Mamas Hanukah Song

DeScribe & Y-Love

Shakin' The Lulav

Bring your Lulav and Etrog into the Sukkah and Shake Shake Shake... (but not on Shabbes) song and dance to the tune of "Twist and Shout".

Reform Rosh Hashanah

Break Dance Rosh Hashanah

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!

Rosh Hashanah -- Mendy Pellin Style

Shana Tova -- Dip Your Apple

Fountainheads Rosh Hashanah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlcxEDy-lr0

Survived Irene -- Hallelujah

Leonard Cohen

Have a Safe Weekend East Coast!

Varda & Udi Spielman with Meir Finkelstien --Shalom Rav

Mycale

Ensemble Sirenot

Women's Singing Group: Ensemble Sirenot in Israel
אנסמבל סירנות "לונדון" - חנוך לוין "אסור לי לשיר


מילים: חנוך לוין מוזיקה: חוה אלברשטיין עיבוד: עמית פוזננסקי ניצוח: שוש לגיל פסנתר: שחר בורק הקונצרט "אסור לי לשיר"

Documentary on Ger Mandolin Orchestra Video

Germ Mandolin Orchestra

Ger Mandolin Orchestra

You'll really enjoy listening to this sampler of the GMO, Ger Mandolin Orchestra. You'll probably recognize at least the first tune in this video. Enjoy!



Ger Mandolin Ensemble / 5-minute sampler - The Ger Mandolin Orchestra (GMO) is a memorial project of reviving the Jewish Mandolin Orchestra that was active in Gora Kalwaria,Poland between 1920 to 1930. Most of its members died in the Holocaust. Renowned mandolin artist Mike Marshall is the musical director of the ensemble that includes many of the best mandolin artists in the world. In addition to Mike Marshall, these include Avi Avital, Radim Zenkl, Jeff Warschauer, Eric Stein, Chris Acquavella, Dana Rath, Adam Roszkiewicz, Tim Connell, Sharon Gilchrist and Brian Oberlin.

Yemen Blues

Track: At Vaani - Performed by the hot Israeli band Yemen Blues in 2011 at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, California. The band was founded by Ravid Kahlani. Idan Raichel appointed Ravid to be a lead-singer in his successful Worldmusic project and Ravid toured the world performing with the “The Idan Raichel Project”.

This group features:
Ravid Kahalani - Music & Lyrics, Vocals, Percussion, Gimbri
Omer Avital - Musical Director, Oud, Bass, Vocals
Reut Regev - Trombone
Itamar Borochov - Trumpet
Hadar Noiberg - Flute
Rony Iwryn - Latin Percussion
Yohai Cohen - Middle East Percussion
Hilla Epstain - Cello
Galia Hai - Viola

Yemen Blues Official Trailor

Watch the amazing music of Yemen Blues!

Almonds and Wine

Enjoy this delightful short film by Arnie Lipsey
I loved hearing Michael Alpert's music put to such good effect.

Almonds and Wine from Reel 13 on Vimeo.

Happy Passover Robotics

Students....way too much free time.... or ...not?

Speil un Tanz

Enjoy a piece from a concert held 1 September 2010 in Berlin.
Leon Gurvitch - Piano, Melodica
Frank London - Trumpet
Vladimir Karparov - Saxophon
Omar Rodriguez Calvo - Contrabass
Dimitris Christides - Drums

Yeedle Werdyger in Brazil

Ani Yehudi Video

Check out this video.

Shabbat Across America Song

Yiddishecup for a New Year

After the long winter break, JMWC is back to blogging. We'll start off the New Year 2010 with a fun version of "Halleluyah" with a country jazz blend sound by Yiddishecup band. http://www.youtube.com/user/yiddishecup#p/a/u/2/NBcfjr3llkA

1949 Bas Sheva sings 'Sheyiboneh Beis Hamikdosh'

Another YouTube find: Israel Schorr's Sheyiboneh Beis Hamikdosh from the 1949 film "Catskill Honeymoon". In the film, Bas Sheva donned a kepah before singing liturgical music, even on stage.

Cantor Leibele Waldman sings Kol Nidre

A YouTube find... from an old film. There are some mistakes in the filming and editing of this particular Kol Nidre, but it's still a fascinating capture of the style of the Ashkenazi Yom Kippur eve service and singing style from early twentieth century.

CANTOR YAAKOV Y. STARK @ LINCOLN CENTER

When you hear these young cantors you realize that we're entering/living in a new "golden age" of chazzones. YY Stark is just amazing amazing.

Cantor Yaakov Lemmer Sings Zochreinu L'chaim With The Jerusalem Cantors Choir In Budapest Hungary

Beautiful rendition of Zochreinu L'Chaim. . Lemmer is a great voice.

Flatbush Waltz

Andy Statman (mandolin) Jim Whitney (bass) and Larry Eagle (drums and percussion) celebrating Dave Grisman's birthday with a performance of Andy's "Flatbush Waltz" at Yoshi's in San Francisco, 23 March 2009. A definite fav

Kadish D Rabanan Cover of Debbie Friedman

Performed by Jack Goldenberg from the Jack Goldenberg Show
Not sure I get all the visuals on this... but you may enjoy the cover version of a Debbie Friedman song.

Vanessa Paloma Sings Mose salio de Misrayim

YouTube of a traditional Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) song from Northern Morocco called Mose salio de Misrayim, telling the story of Moses and his encounter at the burning bush which led him back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh. This was filmed at the Jewish Museum of Casablanca, the only Jewish museum in an Arab country. Features the singing of Vanessa Paloma.

Yiddish Lullaby

Aren't American Mashups Fun?

Kinda a strange thing here... Arlo Guthrie captured on YouTube doing Tzena Tzena... sorta.

YouTube Kol Nidre from Europe

Need an Early prep for HH? David Baltuch has made a demo Kol Nidre and more available on YouTube. Take a listen. http://fr.youtube.com/user/DavidBaltuch

Metropolitan Klezmer's new video clip

Metropolitan Klezmer's new video clip, with trumpeter Pam Fleming soloing on her kudu horn. This is a 'shofar' from an African antelope... Full band backing -- a lush, grooving glimpse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtXMg7ZIbxY