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A compilation CD of some of the "heart music," both intimate & exuberant, that American Jews pray to today -- in English & Hebrew -- & incorporating diverse American musical styles: Hasidic, a cappella, bluegrass, country, & world music
Genre:
Spiritual: Judaica
Release Date:
2005
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Open the Gates! New American-Jewish Music for Prayer, Vol. 1
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(634479037405)
Record Label: Sterling Media Productions
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A compilation CD of American-Jewish “heart music”, both intimate & exuberant, that American Jews today
* pray to
* dance to
* meditate to
* seek healing to
"Open the Gates! has opened MY gates, and given me comfort, joy, and healing" — a listener
18 tracks by 18 different artists & groups:
Shlomo Carlebach * Debbie Friedman * Craig Taubman
Fabrangen Fiddlers * Diaspora Yeshiva Band * Liz Swados * Kenny G
“What is so refreshing about OPEN THE GATES!, apart from its eclectic variety, is that it is traditional & at the same time modern, musically, instrumentally, & lyrically.”
— Theodore Bikel
Jewish bluegrass & Jewish country / Jewish “world music”
English & Hebrew Hasidic chants / a cappella harmony singing
“Without exaggeration, I have listened to my CD for hours on end — tapping, humming, dancing, chanting, & praying. You really have opened the gates of this woman's heart — traditional words of many decades blended with different notes, instruments, & voices enhanced in a new way, a happier way to express my yearning to be closer to God.” — a listener
plus: “New Wings for Our Prayers” (liner notes) — reflections on Jewish soul music today
“There are intensely beautiful gems in this collection of Jewish songs.” — Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary)
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THE GATES DID OPEN
author: Donna R. Divine
This is a great cd. I wish there were more like it.
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author: Jean Zimmermann
What an incredible CD. I happened across it by accident, listened to the availble track excerpts and knew I had to own it. When a second volume is released I want to get it. If you love traditional and funky music, this CD is for you.
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I love this CD, I was so happy to find it. I
author: Monica
I love listening to this CD, and was hoping there is a volume 2. If there is, I will definately buy it. thanks
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great!
author: phyllis darman