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Dylan’s Jewish Pilgrimage
Dylan didn\’t kvetch like your cousin Marvin or sing Israeli songs. He was steeped in old-time American music. But his Jewishness stood out — perhaps more in retrospect, especially in concert segments that are part of the new Martin Scorcese documentary on Dylan called, \”No Direction Home.\”
The Legacy of a Folk Hero
Bob and I had an unusual bond. We were both folk singers, but as friends, each knew the other had a weakness for the music of Buddy Holly. I was from Texas and knew Buddy, so Bob and I had lots to talk about. Our other passion was this new musical adventure.
Bob Dylan: In His Own Lyrics
Nods to religion in Bob Dylan\’s song lyrics.
Shticking It to the Classics
This is not your grandmother\’s Jewish music. Like other recent Jewish parody CDs, \”Meshugeneh Mambo\” carries on the tradition of Jewish humor popularized by such forbearers as Mickey Katz and Allan Sherman.
Sacred Sounds All Over Town
Vanessa Paloma\’s performance at the 200-year-old mission is one highlight of the 2005 World Festival of Sacred Music, which will be spread out among many Los Angeles locations over a two-week period beginning Saturday.
Four Ways to Hear the Days of Awe
The Days of Awe evoke many feelings, but my first thoughts invariably turn to the special music of these days. From the solemn, almost brooding melody of Kol Nidre to the lilting \”High Holiday\” tune that unifies the music of both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, there is much in which to delight.
Perhaps because this is the only synagogue music that many Jews hear all year, there are fewer alternative versions of the High Holiday liturgy than of, say, \”Lecha Dodi\” or \”Adon Olam.\” Still, these albums should help put you in a proper frame of mind.
Spectator – Rock ‘n’ Roll of Ages
\”Litigation is one of the sincerest forms of flattery,\” said David Segal, co-founder of Jewsrock.org. Shortly before the Web site — which originally used the phrase, the Jewish rock and roll hall of fame — was to go online earlier this year, Segal and partner Jeffrey Goldberg were slapped with a trademark infringement suit, by that other Rock \’N\’ Roll Hall of Fame, the one in Cleveland.
Soothing Music Memories
\”What I wanted was music that touches people\’s souls and hearts in many different ways in their time of need,\” Len Lawrence said.
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