Israel National Radio - The Beat

Dov Rosenblatt of Blue Fringe Live Acoustic Performance

Ben Bresky — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:59:00 +0200

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Dov Rosenblatt, on tour in Israel, talks about his forthcoming solo CD and performs new unreleased Blue Fringe songs. Also, his new band Fools For April with Soulfarm's C Lanzbom, Pioneers for a Cure, a musical tribute to terrorism victims and the eternal question: what is Jewish music?

Plus Yitzy Spinner, Michael Jackson's 1993 concert in Israel, and a tribute to the late great Sephardic singer Jo Amar.

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Israel National Radio offers free English podcasts and live radio. We broadcast to the world from Israel on issues of Zionism, Jerusalem, Redemption and all Jewish matters.

Can Non-Jews Play Klezmer? Tim Sparks does on his new CD

Ben Bresky — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:36:00 +0200

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Can a Gentile play Jewish music? Which is more Jewish? Barbra Steisand's Christmas album or Tim Sparks' klezmer album? Find out in this in depth interview with non-Jewish jazz guitar virtuoso Tim Sparks on his new CD 'Little Princess', which gives Naftule Brandwein, the 1920s king of the klezmer clarinet, a smooth instrumental jazz treatment.

Plus hot new Israeli songs including hip hop from SHI 360, Hebrew dancehall reggae from Hatikva 6, upbeat Latin tinged soul from Kobi Aflalo, groovy pop from Dor Daniel and thumping trance from Psytekk.

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Beatbox Klezmer with Yiddishe Cup

Ben Bresky — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:53:00 +0200

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Bert Stratton of the Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band talks about their new CD 'Klezmer Guy' which features traditional klezmer as well as neo-Borsht Belt comedy, hip-hop and sci fi. Bert plays clarinet while his son DJ Paradiddle beatboxes and does hip-hop klezmer remixes. Bert discusses his new blog about his exciting adventures of selling real estate in Cleveland, Ohio, including a run in with a Jewish Puerto Rican female boxer / hairdresser.

Plus 'One Day' the brand new single from Matisyahu, classic Israeli rock from Danny Sanderson of Kaveret and upbeat neo-Carlebach with Daniel Gil.

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Tribute to Jewish Jazz Legend Arnie Lawrence

Ben Bresky — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:50:00 +0200

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In this classic episode from 2005 the influential jazz educator Arnie Lawrence takes over the studio with 10 of his students and fellow musicians. In one of his last interviews, Arnie talks about his work in music education in Israel, his philosophy on music and humanity and his history with the Johnny Carson and the Tonight Show Band and numerous other jazz legends throughout the years.

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Tribute to Jewish Jazz Legend Arnie Lawrence - Part 2

Ben Bresky — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:50:00 +0200

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Soothing Piano with Melech B'n Arieh

Ben Bresky — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:07:00 +0200

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Classical pianist Melech B'n Arieh's new CD Lech Lecha features soothing piano concertos based on hasidic melodies, a tribute to the victims of the attacks in Mumbai, India, as well as exotic Sephardic sounds. Hear about how a chance stop at a kosher deli led him to seek Jewish spirituality. Plus cool music from Jordan Chaviv, Adi Ran, the Bat Ayin Band, and DJ Yahel.

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Idan Raichel Talks About New CD & Israel's Multi-Ethnic Culture

Ben Bresky — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:44:00 +0200

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Ben Bresky interviews Idan Raichel backstage at the Student Day festival in Jerusalem on his new CD Within My Walls which features different languages and different ethnic music. Hear this multi-platinum selling singer talk about his love for the diverse Israeli culture he represents. For full text interview click here.

Plus amazing new tracks from Israeli reggae violinist, Michael Greilsammer, brass klezmer with Marsh Dondurma, the harp lady of Jerusalem, Muriel Eileen, and Shivi Keller's Ein Od Milvado.

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Jazz Musician Daniel Zamir's Journey to Judaism

Ben Bresky — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:52:00 +0200

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Jazz saxophonist Daniel Zamir talks about his innovative new CD including a unique vocal version of Hatikva and a tribute to kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit. How did this secular Tel Aviv musician living in New York become a religious Chabadnik living in Jerusalem? What is the crazy Matisyahu mikvah story? Find out in this podcast. Plus, Black Sabbath, Lauryn Hill and other non-Jewish musicians celebrate Jerusalem in The Beat Jerusalem Mega Mix for Yom Yerushalayim.

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Ovadia Hamama on Religion, Music and Becoming Famous

Ben Bresky — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:28:00 +0200

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Interview with Ovadia Hamama, famous for his hit Ana Bekoach, on his new CD featuring more deep, spiritual, groovy songs on faith and prayer. What does it mean to be religious? Find out in this in-depth podcast feature. Plus new music from Yossi Piamenta and the Heavenly Jams Band. For full text article including photos click here.

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Dov Shurin Releases Gush Katif Tribute and Praises John Lennon

Ben Bresky — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:38:00 +0200

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Interview with Dov Shurin, famous for his hit Zochreini Na on his new greatest hits CD, Return to Your Cities which includes his new harrowing Gush Katif tribute song. In this candid discussion, Dov talks his love for Hashem, the Ichud Leumi - National Union Party, The Beatles, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and his upcoming animated video tribute to John Lennon.

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Wild Israeli Klezmer with Oy Division

Ben Bresky — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:21:00 +0200

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Interview with clarinetist Eyal Talmudi of Oy Division on their wild shows at Tel Aviv night clubs and the history of Yiddish in Israel. This Israeli band plays super fast authentic style klezmer as well as their own crazy Yiddish versions of 60's classic rock. Also, hot new Jewish songs by Ovadia Hamama and Aharit Hayamim. Tune in for the CD trivia question giveaway.

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