Posts from the “Music” Category
We’re pleased to announce our 2013 release: IT’S A SCREAM HOW LEVINE DOES THE RHUMBA: The Latin-Jewish Musical Story 1940s-1980s. This two-disc set, due out November 26, chronicles the musical confluence between Latinos and Jews in the U.S. Our liner notes feature essays from Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin and Grammy award winning bandleader …
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Fred Katz passed away over the weekend at the age of 94. We had the honor of getting to know him and work with him on several projects. Read his obituary here.
In 2010, we interviewed Fred at his home. He told us his life story, his musical inspiration, and his reflections on his career. …
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Thanks to everyone for coming out to ‘Twas the Last Night of Hanukkah at Brick and Mortar. It was a great night of music led by the amazing Sway Machinery. Special thanks to our funders for making this possible: The Jewish Community Federation, the Koret Foundation, Reboot, Boing Boing, Wise Sons Deli, and Do415. Check …
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The Idelsohn Society Presents: ‘TWAS THE LAST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH. Come celebrate our record release party at Bricks and Mortar on December 15 in celebration of ‘Twas the Night Before Hanukah: The Musical Battle Between Christmas and the Festival of Lights. The one-night-only lineup includes Sway Machinery featuring Jeremiah Lockwood, Luther Dickinson(North Mississippi All-Stars, Black …
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