I'm off in a few minutes to do the usual radio gig, but since tonight is the start of Hanukkah, I thought I'd drop a little gift for those who celebrate and/or appreciate that Jewish tradition. Somehow I missed Songs in the Key of Hanukkah when it came out last year, but I'll be making up for lost time this season. It's a great album from Erran Baron Cohen (yes, the brother of Sasha "Borat" Baron Cohen).
As a little taste of the album, check out Orthodox Jewish rapper Y-Love's re-imagining of the traditional song "Dreidel."
SoundRoots provides information about and commentary on ethnic arts and world cultures, particularly what's known around here as "world music." Frequent mp3 postings too, so you can listen while you read. Live Locally, Groove Globally!
The SoundRoots / Spin The Globe events calendar lists dance and world music performances, workshops, and festivals, along with other relevent happenings. Provided in conjunction with the world music radio showSpin the Globe on KAOS-fm.
Audio files are posted for promotional purposes only, and files will vanish after a brief stay. CD reviews and mp3 postings are intented particularly to highlight under-appreciated, obscure, or out-of-print "world music." If you like the music, buy the CD, get full-quality sound & album art, and support the artist! Any mp3 will be promptly removed at the request of the artist/label.
SoundRoots encourages you to not just attend global culture events, but to hold and create your own.
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