"Do yourselves a favor and listen…In her music there is delicacy, tenderness, and attention to the inner voice, the one that always knows before we do." Einat Barzelai, Maariv NRG
"The energy in the hall was electric, the colors spinning around everyone but above all stood out the mighty voice of Teplow...with masive vitamins of smile, with a storm-wind spirit and lots of faith, she sings from the heart, and vibrates hidden veins." Dikla D. Gal-Ed, Nashim (Women) Magazine
"[Nomi Teplow] brings with her vast experience in classical music, jazz and vocal arrangement and, above all, a voice extraordinary for its quality and its abundance of color and nuance." Itai Indik, The Observer
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Gifted with a voice of rare beauty, versatility and range, Israeli soul singer Nomi Teplow sings in a variety of styles ranging from opera to rock. Nomi is a dynamic performer who reviewers have called “inspirational”, “captivating”, “bubbling”, “extraordinary.”
Like a Rushing Spring (Kamaayan Hamitgaber) is Nomi's third studio recording. Arranged and produced by Moshe Wohl, this CD blends ancient and original texts with a rich contemporary sound. Each song is a work of art with its own color and style and no expense was spared to bring Israel's top instrumentalists such as pop star Dudu Tassa, Avi Singolda and Barak Ben Tzur. As with her Kumi Ori CD, Nomi is accompanied by “The Black Hebrew Soul Singers”.
Tehilla and Rachamim Yaakov write in The Shomron Voice, "Nomi's voice is reminiscent of internationally renowned singers Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion. But Nomi is unique in that, in addition to her immense power, her clarity and exquisite beauty, she uncompromisingly touches the souls of her listeners. From the first note, the listener is filled with strength, happiness and love...This is not simply art and entertainment, but the creation of a bond between people, literally a magical experience that does not exist with any other artist. You have to experience this in order to understand."
“Nomi’s music is exciting and passionate. She has an exquisite voice and is definitely someone to watch on the Jewish music scene," says Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, Cantorial Soloist and director of Jewish Entertainment Resources.
Nomi Teplow was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and she completed both her Bachelors and Masters degrees at Columbia University (B.A. Barnard College). In 1990 Nomi decided to leave the life she knew, which included a successful, budding career as a corporate banker, and fulfill her lifelong dream of making her home in Israel.
Nomi began her musical career singing opera, show tunes and popular music. A coloratura soprano, she gave recitals and concerts throughout Israel and performed as a soloist with many of Israel's symphony and chamber orchestras. Nomi participated in several Israel Festival productions and her performances have been aired on Israeli radio and television.
Nomi has worked with leading Israeli artists such as Yoni Rechter, Shlomo Gronich, Dudu Tassa and Roi Levy and she has collaborated with American artists such as Craig Taubman, Judy Ginsburgh and Neshama Carlebach.
Several of Nomi's songs have been included in American Jewish compilation CDs (Celebrate Shabbat, Voices For Israel) and her "Eshet Chayil" is a favorite among Cantors and recording artists. Nomi's music has been published in several annual issues of Mizmor Shir, a publication of Israel’s Ministry of Education and is utilized by the Ministry in its Teacher Training Seminars. Nomi’s songs are heard on Israeli and international radio stations and she performs her music throughout Israel, bringing uplifting messages of faith and hope during these difficult times.
In addition to singing, Nomi is a choral conductor, musical director and voice teacher as well as a coach to choral conductors within the Ministry of Education. She is a popular lecturer at seminars for teachers and choral conductors and she gives vocal workshops and master classes throughout Israel.
"I was very impressed with her voice, her musicianship and her captivating personality. I would be happy to work with her again." Yoni Rechter, Kaveret Band (Poogy)
Nomi is very polished…The energy on stage at the Duhal Amphitheatre…[southern Tel Aviv] can light up the entire Ramat Gan [city north of Tel Aviv]." Shai Lahav, Maariv, Weekend Magazine
Nomi Teplow is a unique phenomenon on the Jewish music scene... When this soul singer gets up on stage and begins to sing, the audience is riveted with wonder for she sets a different standard, higher than anything else known to date." Roni Maimon, Besheva
“I have never heard prayer and song with such beauty. Nomi you are wonderful! You bring passages from the Tanach and Siddur to life. I wish the whole world could experience the ancient words you bring to us in such beautiful modern song. Todah Rabah!!!” Stuart Mendel, Tucson, Arizona
“I play Nomi’s music all the time. What a musical treat! Nomi has a magnificent, superbly trained voice. Nomi’s choice of texts, her moving presentation and the unique, artistic musical arrangements make this album a spiritually uplifting experience and all-round listening pleasure!” Liora Silverstein, Israel National Radio
“Nomi’s music conveys her deep love of Judaism and an inner spirit that she shares with all through pure tones, uplifting melodies, and lively rhythms, with power and beauty that are her unique voice and bubbling personality.”
Alice Weinstein(z"l), Director, Akron Jewish Community High School, Akron, OH
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