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Kinky Friedman On His New ‘Resurrection’ Album, Lessons Learned From Touring
A new tzedakah box from an old album cover
Making a tzedakah box is a fun craft activity for kids from age 8 to 80, and creating the box provides a valuable lesson in the importance of charity.
Ellen Grossman reviews new Jay-Z album
After befriending rapper Jay-Z on the R train to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Ellen Grossman is now reviewing his latest album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” for MTV News.
Madonna and the Elusive Isaac
Now, on her latest album \”Confessions on a Dance Floor,\” the track that is receiving the most attention and critical acclaim is one called \”Isaac.\” About a month before the CD\’s release on Nov. 15, rabbis in Israel claimed the song was about Rabbi Isaac Luria, the 16th-century kabbalist better known as the Arizal, and they blasted Madonna for using his holy name for profit.
Surprise: Raichel Is All About Love
\”Who lends his soul so you should be happy?/ Who lends his hand to build your house….?\”
Idan Raichel does — that\’s who.
Israel\’s latest world music pop sensation returns to Los Angeles next week with a concert to highlight his second album \”From the Depths.\” The album and its eponymous song, excerpted above, allude to Psalm 31 in which one calls God from the depths. But here, Raichel calls out instead to his love.
Bob Dylan: In His Own Lyrics
Nods to religion in Bob Dylan\’s song lyrics.
Spectator – A Hand in Global Harmony
The Middle Eastern fusion music on \”Hamsa\” is so insidiously infectious and rhythmic that you will not only be humming along but tapping your feet, as well.