Last updated May 01, 2008 Page maintained by Adrian A. Durlester
Artists are listed in alphabetical order (by group or artist name.) This page will keep you up to date on recordings from Jewish artists, with a
particular eye towards material useful for songleaders. We'll also include some favorite
recordings used by songleaders submitted to the Hava Nashira/Jewish
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| HN alumnus
Michele Citrin is making her mark in the folk-rock world and offers
FourSongsForYou. At just 26 years old and 5 feet tall, it's hard to
believe that such a powerful voice could come out of Michelle Citrin. Take the
honest lyrics of the Indigo Girls, mix in the smooth style of Norah Jones, throw
in some dreadlocks, and you get Michelle Citrin—the “lil grrl, with a big
sound.” After years as a camp songleader and independent musician touring the
country, Michelle made a big splash at the URJ Biennial in 2007 with her soulful
voice, skillful guitar playing and upbeat, quirky stage presence.
You may recognize Michelle as Rosh Hashanah Girl from the hit YouTube video "I Gotta Love Ya Rosh Hashanah" (over 448,000 views), or the more recent video "20 Things to Do with Matzah" (over 63,000 views in one week!), which have launched her to pop icon status. This four-song EP will give you a taste of what we expect will be a big future for this up-and-coming songwriter and performer |
| Beth Schafer latest, BUILD THAT BRIDGE further establishes Beth as one of the best of today's crop of Jewish songwriter/performers. More of Beth's recordings below. |
| Another one to keep your eye on is Todd Herzog. PROVERBS is the debut album of this newcomer to the Jewish music scene. On this remarkable recording, Todd’s melodic music, heartfelt lyrics, and soaring vocals bring quotes from the Bible and other philosophical texts to life, giving them a unique modern spin and bringing religion and spirituality together. Todd made quite an impression with his performances at the URJ Biennial in San Diego in 2007, and is sure to be a rising star in the Jewish music world. |
| Linda Hirschhorn’s latest release Becoming is a 15-track retrospective of her original compositions, some dating back more than a quarter century, all newly re-recorded. These uplifting and joyous songs in Hebrew and English are an eclectic mix of love songs, lullabies, songs of healing, peace, and forgiveness, in styles that range from jazz, folk, and pop (with a touch of gospel), to klezmer, liturgical, and a cappella. “The melodies are gorgeous, the harmonies luscious, the poetry exquisite.” More of Linda's recordings below. |
| Julie Silver is back with a new CD, IT'S CHANUKAH TIME. Julie brings a new sound to many Chanukah classics, old and new. More of Julie's recordings below. |
| Rick Recht has gone beyond "Tearin' Down the Walls" to KNOCKIN' HOLES IN THE DARKNESS, recorded live at Hope Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee in April, 2007. More of Rick's recordings below. |
| LIFT, the long-awaited debut recording from the Josh Nelson Project is finally here! A multi-talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Josh Nelson first gained notoriety as part of Yom Hadash, the rockin' Boston band he founded with his brother Jon in 1995. Since then he has become a highly respected and sought-after performer, teacher, bandleader, and producer, and his music has been celebrated and integrated into the musical consciousness of congregations, camps, and communities across North America. The Josh Nelson Project is an incredible five-piece band with an intense and powerful performance style, on the cutting edge of contemporary Jewish music. With sensitive lyrics drawn from or inspired by Jewish textual sources and the contemporary Jewish experience, Lift is filled with music that will surely lift you up and inspire you! |
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Pray for the Peace, the debut recording from Sababa, is now available! This long-awaited collection features twelve original songs in Hebrew and English. Sababa's writing style reflects a refreshing mix of influences ranging from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen to James Taylor, and their impeccable multi-part vocal harmonies are reminiscent of Loggins and Messina, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Top-notch musicianship and state-of-the-art digital production make Pray for the Peace a recording you'll listen to again and again. Sababa is Steve Brodsky, Scott Leader and Robbi Sherwin. |
| Others with new recordings (listed below) include: Mark Bloom, Sheldon Low, Visions, Rebecca |
| Peter and Ellen Allard Songbooks for Bring the Sabbath Home and Sing Shalom: Songs for the Jewish Holidays are available. You can also get individual sheet music (including some unpublished songs) at their web site. Be sure to check out their "Lashon Hara" song! |
| Fran Avni and Susan Cogan have teamed up to create a wonderful new CD, THE MERCIFUL MOON (B'CHEMLAT HAL'VANA.) The CD is available in both Hebrewe and a new English edition! Previously, Fran and Susan renewed their partnership with Shoshanim, a great collection of love songs. The Seventh Day - has music of Shabbat for families and youngsters. Israel: World Beat shows Fran's amazing veratility and takes her back to her roots as an early israeli recording artist. It's a don't miss. Fran and Linda Hirschhorn have put together a wonderful recording of music based on Marcia Falk's Blessings. Fran's wonderful Israel Song Favorites is always useful, and her classics Latkes and Hamentaschen, The Seventh Day and Mostly Matzoh are a must for your music resource library. |
| Israeli Songwriter Ronit Ben-Arie has added a second CD to her colelction with More Hebrew in Song. (CD Baby). It's a welcome addition to her first wonderful CD and songbook called Hebrew in Song. (CD Baby) |
| Beged Kefet has added "One Little Dot" to their earlier recordings "The First Album" and "Go Out in Joy." Beged Kefet is: Cantor Riki Lippitz of South Orange, N.J.; Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller and Rabbi Les Bronstein of White Plains, N.Y.; Cantor Ellen Dreskin and Rabbi Billy Dreskin of White Plains, N.Y.; and Beth Sher and Cantor Leon Sher of Livingston, N.J Their performances and recordings are part of their long-term support for Myriam's Dream, helping the elderly and the disabled. |
| Laura Berkson's angel-like voice graces her CDs V'zamru. A must have. |
| Stacy Beyer, an experienced Nashville Songwriter, is busy sharing her gifts to the Jewish Music world. Her CDs Must Be Hanukah, Find Your Voice and Hamakom are not to be missed! A Songbook conatining the songs from Find Your Voice and Hamakon is also now available. |
Rabbi Joe Black has
teamed up with the
Maxwell Street Klezmer Band to bring us
EIGHT NIGHTS OF JOY. His previous Albums include:
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| Mark Bloom albums include Brooklyn Roots, Divine Dance, Jazz Shabbat, Key Directions and Funky Punky Holidays is also sure to delight. His newest secular CD is No Need to Fret. Cute pun, mark! |
| B'Shert's (Sunny Schnitzer and Robin Joseph) two albums are, MidraShir and In Six Days. Clever, instructive lyrics make some of these songs real gems to teach older students. |
| Noah Budin's long-awaited CD Metaphor is available and not to be missed. Noah's premiere CD, Hallelujah Land - well, it's like Pete Seger and Oscar Brand were writing original Jewish songs. Check out Noah's blog and follow the story of how Metaphor came to be at http://noahsmetaphor.blogspot.com/ |
| Rick Calvert's Journeys was produced by Fran Avni, whose loving touch makes this collection of 15 songs to familiar liturgical texts an easy listen. |
| Eli Gerstner and The Chevra have released The Chevra, The Chevra 2 and Eli Gertsner & The Chevra A Cappella. Prolific composer and producer Eli has taken four young singers and created a revolution in traditional contemporary Jewish music that is finding a home in the liberal Jewish community as well. (Sameach) |
| HN alumnus
Michele Citrin is making her mark in the folk-rock world and offers
FourSongsForYou. At just 26 years old and 5 feet tall, it's hard to
believe that such a powerful voice could come out of Michelle Citrin. Take the
honest lyrics of the Indigo Girls, mix in the smooth style of Norah Jones, throw
in some dreadlocks, and you get Michelle Citrin—the “lil grrl, with a big
sound.” After years as a camp songleader and independent musician touring the
country, Michelle made a big splash at the URJ Biennial in 2007 with her soulful
voice, skillful guitar playing and upbeat, quirky stage presence.
You may recognize Michelle as Rosh Hashanah Girl from the hit YouTube video "I Gotta Love Ya Rosh Hashanah" (over 448,000 views), or the more recent video "20 Things to Do with Matzah" (over 63,000 views in one week!), which have launched her to pop icon status. This four-song EP will give you a taste of what we expect will be a big future for this up-and-coming songwriter and performer |
| Susan Colin has 3 wonderful CDs to which you should give a listen: Every Day - original spiritual songs, some English, some Hebrew, some with both. Shabbat Favorites - beautifully produced versions of familiar Shabbat prayers. Prayer of the Heart - richly produced versions of High Holiday songs and other familiar Jewish songs. |
| Doug Cotler's latest is Funny Jewish Songs. It'll have you in stitches. His other recordings include Everyone's Invited, A Rose in December, Whispers in the Wind, It's So Amazing and Listen. Doug has two songbooks available as well. |
| Well, it ain't Jewish music, but if you like really intense (if somewhat inappropriate) piano-based rock, be sure to catch Dangerous Kid's CD "On the Loose" really showcases the talent of HN'er Jay Rapoport. Paul Wiothers and Matt Dossberg make up the rest of this much-hailed trio. |
| Nashville's Karen Daniel has added a fourth CD, Teachable, Singable & Jewish: The Family Album"to her previous three: "Teachable, Singable & Jewish: Songs for Shabbat and Holidays", "This is How We Pray" and "Breaking the Lock." The new CD features the popular "Bo Bo Song" ("This is The Day.") Karen's "Sing a Song About a Rainbow" from her first CD has become a classic. |
| Doda Mollie (aka Mollie Wine) - Chanukah Pajamikah is a great collection of holiday favorites from the enthusiastic Mollie. |
| Steve Dropkin's On That Day is Steve Dropkin's brand new, and most exciting album to date. With this, his 5th recording, Dropkin charts new musical waters with many of these songs. Several have already been pre-released in various collections by Transcontinental Music Publishing, showcasing Steve's reputation in songwriting excellence. This album, 11 new pieces in all, will add depth and substance to everyone's collection who listens to, and loves Jewish music. Also from Steve, Innerpeace, a collection of great songs by this master craftsman, already demonstrated on his first solo recording Keep Our Hopes Alive. Steve's first two albums, made with the group Ketzev, including Ketzev and This is Our Promise contain many songs that have become favorites among NFTY-ites. Steve has added a new feature to his website where you can now preview new songs that haven't yet been recorded. Give it a try. |
| Dveykus - the six volumes of songs from Abie Rotenberg and Label Scharfman are a treasure trove. Their contemporary settings of traditional Jewish music have found their place in the liberal Jewish world. A finally, a Dveykus Songbook!! (Sameach Music) |
| Marge Eisman's debut CD is "We Are All Connected: Songs to Lift the Spirit." It does. |
| Kenny Ellis has fulfilled a lifelong dream, and we are all the richer for it. His Hanukah Swings CD is a big-band tour de force that has been selling like latkes! |
| Judy Farber's first recording, Mitzvah Magic, reflects Judy’s enthusiasm with 15 catchy, singable children’s songs in English and Hebrew. (available from Soundswrite.) |
| Jules Frankel has assembled a CD of thirteen original liturgical settings on "@ Your Service." Proceeds from the sale of the CD help support the alternative worship group Chavurat Kol Haneshama. |
| Debbie Friedman:
The Latest is the new Debbie Friedman Live Video - forget the old "Live At the Dell video. Now we
have a video that really shows Debbie at her best! The Water in the Well and The Alef-Bet are Debbie's newest CDs. Not so new is It's You! Debbie puts the talents of pianist/arranger Yaron Groshevsky in this tour de force of new and not so new songs. Live at Carnegie Hall- a double CD set of Debbie's 1996 Concert. Five of Debbie's early recordings are available on the compilation CD In the Beginning. (available from Soundswrite.) |
| Tracy Friend has a stirring debut CD, "When All Is Said and Done." Tracy will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this CD to ONE FAMILY FUND, an organization that provides financial, legal and emotional assistance to victims of terrorism in Israel. "Tehilla," one of the tracks on this CD, was written in memory of one such victim. |
| Raquel Pomerantz Gershon's recording Jerusalem On My Mind showcases her songwriting talents. |
| Gesher is the duo of Michael Huntyer Ochs and Daniel Leanse. Their initial namesake album features some of the music worlds best musicians. And you may already be singing their "Oseh Shalom" without realizing it-it's sweeping the country. |
| Cantor Marcelo Gindlin brings a whole new twist to Tot Shabbat with Tot Shabbat with Cantor Marcello |
| Judy Caplan Ginsburgh latest is My Jewish World-a collection of 25 Hebrew and English children’s songs for everyday Jewish living. There is also an accompanying curriculum available from URJ Press. All of Judy's many children's albums are a delight. Amazing Songs for Amazing Jewish Kids, Havdallah Pajama, Shalom Yeladim, Boker Tov/Laila Tov, Chag Sameach, Remember the Sabbath Day and her award winning Smile. |
| Sam Glaser's latest recordings are Presence, 15 new original and incredibly spiritual compositions, and Edge of Light, reinterpretations of previously recorded songs with accompaniment by pianist Sha-Rone Kushnir. Also fun is Sam's secular kid's album, Soap Soup.The Sam Glaser Songbook II contains 30 songs from The Bridge and Presence. The Bridge, his sixth album, featured great 15 great new songs. On The Songs We Sing, Sam gives a new turn to 16 classic Jewish songs we all know and love. His Carlebach Tribute- a great salute to the works of Reb Shlomo (z"l). And be sure to check out Kol Bamidbar - A Voice in the Desert. He has also published Volume I of his Songbook, which has all the songs from his first three recordings, and Kol Haneshema, featuring full choral arrangements of 13 of Sam's best songs. Sam's albums Across the River, Hineni and A Day in the Life contain songs that will appeal to a wide range of ages. Teenagers just love his contemporary styles. |
| Jess Gold , is the U.K's first Jewish singer/songwriter with her own album of original songs Red Sea Blue. Watch out, Yanks. Now she's learning to play the banjo. |
| Kathy Gohr has finally recorded some of her beautiful and moving songs on her first CD release, Seasons of Our Souls |
| Sally Heckelman's much awaited second recording, "Put A Smile In Your Face" is a great follow-up to her well-received first recording, "Tap Your Feet To a Jewish Beat". Both are a wonderful kid's albums. |
| Linda Hirschhorn’s latest release Becoming is a 15-track retrospective of her original compositions, some dating back more than a quarter century, all newly re-recorded. These uplifting and joyous songs in Hebrew and English are an eclectic mix of love songs, lullabies, songs of healing, peace, and forgiveness, in styles that range from jazz, folk, and pop (with a touch of gospel), to klezmer, liturgical, and a cappella. “The melodies are gorgeous, the harmonies luscious, the poetry exquisite.” More of Beth's recordings below. Previouslu Linda Hirschhorn and Vocolot released HeartBeat, a passionate celebration of women's voices and percussion, produced by Fran Avni. This album adds to Vocolot's great collection of previous recordings including Behold, Roots and Wings, and Gather Round. And don't forget Linda's work with Fran Avni for music for Marcia Falk's Blessings, Blessings in Song. |
| Sue Horowitz has released her first CD Eleven Doors Open produced by the inimitable Josh Nelson. It's a don't miss! |
| Marcie Jonas has released her first recording entitled Timeless. |
| Robin Joseph is back with a new solo CD entitled Ta'amod--Stand Up which showcases her considerable talents. |
| Dan Jurkowitz' first CD Shirim Bamidbar is available at OySongs.com or CDBaby.com It's Jewish music from the Southwest for both adults and kids. |
| (Rabbi) Larry Karol has two wonderful CDs to his credit: "A New Beginning" and "Two Are Better Than One." |
| Neil Katz has a wonderful album out entitled "Who Am I?" Be sure to give it a listen. |
| Noam Katz - second release is Mirembe - with songs in 5 languages from across Africa, the Middle East and the United States. His first collection of original songs, Rakia awoke people to this exciting and fresh voice. |
| Steve Klaper released his first CD, Azamra!, in 2001. Now he's back with Kavanah. The lovely voice of his daughter, Caitlin, graces both recordings. Both contain some great new songs that songleaders will want to make use of. |
| Jeff Klepper's long awaited solo album is now available. Jeff Klepper Live In Concert is available from all the major suppliers. Previous albums include Yom Chadash: For a New Day and In This Place. And don't forget the music created by Jeff and Dan Freelander as Kol B'Seder.Their Songs for Growin' is being used by songleaders everywhere. |
| The much awaited Kol B'Seder 30th Anniversary CD Snapshots-The Best of Kol B'Seder, is now available. Look for the bonus track of an excerpt from the recording of the composition of "Shalom Rav." And the website works now, too! |
| Shira Kline, has three truly funky and fun (or as she self-describes it, "outrageously hip") CDs ShirLaLa Shabbat: Sing Shabbat with Shira Kline, ShirLaLa Chanukha, and now ShirLaLa Pesach. |
| Be sure to check out Janeen Kobrinsky's incredible artwork - not to mention her Judaica (kippot and more!) |
| Eric Komar, music transcriber par excellence is taking a stab at songwriting and performing. Check out his latest effort, Two Life, and his debut CD Notes from the Underground. Way cool. And if you need a song transcribed, Eric's your man. |
| Scott Leader, the brilliant pianist and guitarist heard on Robbi Sherwin's Todah Lachem, and now a member of Sababa! has released two CDs, Gates, and Lift My Eyes. Lift your eyes and keep them on Scott. |
| Carol Boyd Leon's latest CD is Gan Shirim, published by KTAV, a collection of 70 brand new songs, truly intended to be sung BY and not just sung TO children. The songs are kid-tested and approved in school, camp, choir and other settings. There is a 2-CD Set as well as a 163-page songbook with teaching advice and more. (disclaimer: The Webmaster is producer and accompanist on the CD and editor of the songbook.) Also newly available is the Healing DVD "A Healing Service in Song" with 13 songs sung by the Olam Tikvah Chorale led by Carol, and accompanied by pastoral images. Carol's earlier albums include: Songs from the Heart: Jewish Life Cycle which has 18 songs covering all facets of the Jewish lifecycle. (disclaimer: The Webmaster is editor of this songbook) and the CD/Songbook Songs from the Heart: Family Shabbat, a collection of 18 easy-to-sing songs. Carol also has a selection of choral pieces including a new setting of the Mi Chamocha called Sea Chanty as well as her settings of Shalom Rav, Shalom Aleichem, Hashkiveinu and Shehecheyanu. (Disclaimer: your humble webmaster is arranger for a number of these works.) |
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Sheldon Low's extraordinary new kids album, IT'S ALL CHALLAH TO ME , captures an exciting day in Sheldon's life, from waking up in the morning and heading off to school to getting tucked in at night, all in a super fun and relevant Jewish context. With songs and skits, soaring harmonies, and a wide variety of musical styles, It's All Challah 2 Me includes wonderful Jewish lessons about Shabbat, tikkun olam (repair of the world), prayers and blessings, self-confidence, love of community and family, and world peace. Sheldon's debut album, One One Foot, brought this exciting new talent to the attention of the Jewish music listening public. Another one to keep your eye on. |
| Lev Orah's (Debbie Hafitz and Bella Bogart) recordings include You Make Me Strong-Heart of Light, and 100 Blessings. |
| Terry Lieberstein has released Center of the Storm. The CD is a true spiritual journey of the heart. |
| Ira Levin is a well-known and respected (if somewhat zany) recording artist. His "Uncle Eye" CDs are favorites of kids everywhere. "Hippo On My Head" and his latest "Hyperactive Talking Cows" are not to be missed. And be sure to check out Ira's Jewish rock CD, "Madlik Oti" and the soulfolk CD "The Sultan of Time." |
| Mah Tovu (Steve Brodsky, Josh Zwieback, and Ken Chasen) have produced an incredible array of recordings: Day of Days -- Creating Family Shabbat Through Song. Perfect for trying to create a magical family Shabbat at home, and the perfect complement to Days of Wonder, Nights of Peace-Family Prayers in Song for Morning & Bedtime, a collection of family prayers for morning and evening. The Mah Tovu Songbook contains music from the albums Only This, Turn It, and Pharaoh, Pharaoh. |
| Danny Maseng's recordings include Labor of Love, The Soft End of Your Hand, Souls on Fire, Let There Be Light, Songs for the Sabbath, and music from his tour de force one man show "Wasting Time with Harry Davidowitz" |
| Steve Meltzer has released his first effort, Rock with Ruach. He sure does! |
| Larry Milder's latest CD is American Song. This Maine rabbi presents a great mix of serious and satirical songs. His previous recordings include Bible & Beyond and On My Block and Rats. |
| Hava Nashira alumnus Jill Moskowitz has two albums available: Bo'ee Kallah, and Miracles: Chanukah & Passover Songs for Kids. |
| Nelsongs - the child friendly version of John and Josh Nelson of Yom Hadash Fame, have a great new CD, Rockin' Kids review, with 11 really rockin' new songs. |
| LIFT, the long-awaited debut recording from the Josh Nelson Project is finally here! A multi-talented singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Josh Nelson first gained notoriety as part of Yom Hadash, the rockin' Boston band he founded with his brother Jon in 1995. Since then he has become a highly respected and sought-after performer, teacher, bandleader, and producer, and his music has been celebrated and integrated into the musical consciousness of congregations, camps, and communities across North America. The Josh Nelson Project is an incredible five-piece band with an intense and powerful performance style, on the cutting edge of contemporary Jewish music. With sensitive lyrics drawn from or inspired by Jewish textual sources and the contemporary Jewish experience, Lift is filled with music that will surely lift you up and inspire you! |
| Dan Nichols 's latest CD is My Heart is in the East. His previous release, Kol HaShabbat, is a bit of a departure from ei8hteens usual rock format. Tastefully done with 2 guitars, piano, and vocals, this collection of 17 new melodies for the Shabbat liturgy is a gift for songleaders and cantors. Life and Be Strong continue to rock the Jewish music world. |
| Cindy Paley's newest is Yavo Shalom. Zing! with Cindy - is a great collection of Yiddish songs. has several albums that include illustrated booklet with lyrics. These are great for emphasizing Hebrew in your music curriculum. Recordings include: What A Happy Day, Chanukah: A Singing Celebration, A Singing Seder, Celebrate with Cindy Volumes 1 and 2, and Shabbat Shalom |
| Rick Recht Tear Down the Walls is Rick's latest- a social justice tour de force in English and Hebrew. And don't miss Free to Be The Jew in Me, Shabbat Alive, the Shabbat Alive Songbook and Tov. |
| Robbo - a performer like no other - has released his first album - Part of A Chain. This one is a must have. |
| Children's entertainer Marc Rossio (aka The Marvelous Toy) has two great CDs: "L'Chaim-To Life!" and "Batteries Not Included." |
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Pray for the Peace, the debut recording from Sababa, is now available! This long-awaited collection features twelve original songs in Hebrew and English. Sababa's writing style reflects a refreshing mix of influences ranging from the Beatles to Bruce Springsteen to James Taylor, and their impeccable multi-part vocal harmonies are reminiscent of Loggins and Messina, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Top-notch musicianship and state-of-the-art digital production make Pray for the Peace a recording you'll listen to again and again. Sababa is Steve Brodsky, Scott Leader and Robbi Sherwin. |
| Any one of SAFAM's eleven albums will provide a great resource for songleaders as well as an enjoyable listen. Safam's Greatest Hits Volumes 3&4 is Now Available! Robbie Solomon and Joel Sussman have written some truly memorable songs. In Spite of It All is their latest album. Safam's music is now downloadable from OySongs.com |
| Cantor Wally (Schachet-Briskin) wrote and recorded One Small Flame in response to the tragedy of September 11. His most recent CD is modestly entitled Cantor Wally |
| Beth Schafer 's latest, BUILD THAT BRIDGE further establishes Beth as one of the best of today's crop of Jewish songwriter/performers. Her other albums include: The Quest & the Question - a truly universal and inspiring journey through life's questions. Her previous CD--Love Your Neighbor, with 10 artful new songs. The previously released Beth Schafer Songbook includes 18 great songs from her previous three albums: A Way to Say Ah!, Lev By Lev and May the Words (available from Soundswrite) |
| Rebecca Schwartz's latest is P'TACH LIBI: OPEN MY HEART, with 16 original songs. Her previous CD, Ahava Raba had 18 beautiful new songs. Her first Jewish CD The Light of Shabbat with 20 selections, all in Hebrew, showcase Rebecca’s lovely rich voice and uplifting presentation, backed by acoustic guitar, bass, flute, clarinet, percussion and drums. The Jewish world can now be the beneficiary of this talented woman who shares with us her gift of music. Rebecca now has a Songbook available! |
| Elaine Serling first CD was Sing and Celebrate, a collection of useful songs for the classroom and home. Now she adds Join the Circle. |
| Susan Shane-Linder's SINGIN' WITH SUSAN CD’s SINGIN' WITH SUSAN , SINGIN' WITH SUSAN, TOO! and SINGIN SHABBAT WITH SUSAN are described as, “Fun”, "Drivin’ in the car", "Dancin’ in the living room", and "Feelin’ good" kind of music. They have a preschool/primary theme with an upbeat, rock and roll rhythm. Their clear, easy to understand lyrics enable everyone to join in and sing along. As you listen, you'll understand why the enthusiastic style and choice of material appeals to children and adults of all ages. These CD’s “Bring out the kid in all of us!" These interactive recordings are fun to use in both classrooms and at home. Singin' Shabbat with Susan was a winner in the 2003 Children's Music Web Awards. |
| Robbi Sherwin has a new CD - Aish HaKodesh, which truly does burn with Holy Fire! Her first CD, Todah LaChem, has lots of creative original songs, with lots of guest artists! Look for her with the new band, Sababa with Scott Leader and Steve Brodsky. |
| Shir Harmony is Rochelle Potak and Bob Emmerman. Their 2003 debut CD, "Grant Us Joy and Blessing" is soon to be joined by their latest, "Thank You for the Miracles." |
| Shirona has created a masterpiece of original Judaic Love Songs. There's a new CD in the works, so stay tuned. |
| Shir Synergy is Barry Astrow, Lisa Baydush & Audrey Katz. Don't miss their first CD Release "Find the Sunshine." Their "Jewish Holiday Rap" is a killer (disclosure: your humble webmaster did the accompaniment for that one!) Be on the lookout for their upcoming "Sing a Song" (disclosure: as soon as your humble webmaster gets his *ss in gear working on his accompaniments!) |
| Shir Tirdof (Jeremy Gimbel and Brad Lennox) have released their first CD, A Blessing In Disguise, available at OySongs.com |
| Greg Siegle demonstrates his prodigious instrumental talents on his premiere CD, Vessels. |
| Judith Silver - this brilliant Brit is now bringing her talents to the colonies. Her Yiddish album, Raisins and Almonds, is not to be missed. |
| Julie Silver is back with a new CD, IT'S CHANUKAH TIME. Julie brings a new sound to many Chanukah classics, old and new. Her previous CD, For Love to Grow, though not specifically Jewish, is a wonderful salute to one of her mentors and grade school music teacher, Aline Shader. It's a fascinating mix of musical styles and a real treat for the ears. Julie's other albums include Notes from Montana, Beyond Tomorrow, From Strength to Strength and Together which contain songs that have made their mark in contemporary Jewish music. |
| Peri Smilow's The Freedom Music Project captures the magical essence of the connection between Passover and the Civil Rights movement. Ashrey and Songs of Peace are fine examples of this fine artist's talent. |
| From Sounds Write, A great songleader's
resource are the Camp Swig CDs: Shir L'Yom
Chadash: A Song For A New Day and TOV LANU LASHIR: IT IS GOOD FOR US TO
SING (available thru Soundswrite) Also from Sounds Write the complete Sounds of Torah project. Now a song for every weekly parasha is available in one incredible collection of CDs : Sounds of Creation, Sounds of Freedom, Sounds of Holiness, Sounds of Sinai and Sounds of Promise |
| Craig Taubman's latest is Inscribed - new songs for the High Holy Days. You will be amazed! And the latest compilation album is Hanukah Lounge. Passover Lounge can now be pre-ordered. The Best of the Rest is a compilation of some of Craig's "other" best songs. Of course, we can't omit Friday Night Live and the One Shabbat Morning. For kids, checkout My Newish Jewish Discovery. Like it's original namesake, it's full of fun, kid-friendly songs. His Voice of the Spirit is a collection of favorites from the past 18 years. And be sure to check out Craig's Celebrate Series, now with it's seventh release The World is a Very Narrow Bridge. |
| Israeli Artist Nomi Teplow wowed the crowds at CAJE 24. Give her Kumi Ori a listen! |
| BRINGING IT HOME: VISIONS LIVE IN CONCERT This stunning live recording, their fourth release, captures the energy and spirit of Visions in concert. Their previous recordings include LIGHT OF DAWN, In Our Hearts...In Our Prayers, and LIVING THE DREAM. |
| Shironi is an amazing Songbook and Accompanying CD (also available in a Karaoke version) assembled by Ruti Worrall of the North Cheshire Jewish Primary School Choir. 75 useful Israeli songs, with delightful illustrations by members of the choir. For a limited time, Jewish Entertainment Resources is carrying Shironi. |
| Yom Hadash Teenagers are still eating up All This Comes From You and When We Were Young from the incredible brothers Nelson and company. |
Josh Zwieback and Ken Chasen have written
and recorded Kol Yisrael
(We Are All Connected) Recorded July 24-26, 2006 at Camp Newman, Santa
Rosa, CA Featuring the voices of Camp Newman staff and campers from the United
States and Israel.
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That's all for this installment. Keep watching this space for more new recordings and more favorites of songleaders.
Last Updated May 01, 2008