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Meditations, devotions and ecstasies, new and old, from around the world (Uganda, India, Yemen, Iraq, Spain, Morocco, Eastern Europe and the U.S. and more.)
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Spiritual: Judaica
Release Date:
2002
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Kabbalah Music: Songs of the Jewish Mystics
© Copyright-Laura Wetzler
(661312020027)
Record Label: Nervy Girl Records
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ASCAP Award winning singer-songwriter, Laura Wetzler tours in over 150 concerts and lectures each year, performing 23 different programs of original American story songs and Worldbeat Jewish music from Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, India, Yemen, Italy,Spain, Turkey, Greece, Eastern Europe and the US. Her debut, contemporary American folk CD, Songwriter's Notebook, currently receives airplay on over 500 radio stations. www.laurawetzler.com
"In a time of renewed interest in traditional music, there are only a handful of singers who can perform the enormously sophisticated and varied styles of Jewish music from around the world. Laura Wetzler is keeping the flame alive- an amazingly gifted singer-songwriter and ethnic folklorist." -David Amram, composer
Noted in Tom Moon's 2009 Book, "1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die"
Top 10 World Music Charts NYC & Toronto
"A fascinating new album...vastly impressive...superb performances...a major achievement."
Robert Sherman,The New York Times, WFUV
Kabbalah Music: Songs of the Jewish Mystics
Meditations, devotions and ecstasies, new and old, from around the world. Fifteen songs, many rarities, from Uganda, Spain, India, Iraq, Yemen, Italy, Eastern Europe and the U.S., with lyrics spanning 3500 years, written or influenced by Jewish mystics. Sung in English, Hebrew, Aramaic, Yiddish, Ladino(Judeo-Spanish) and Lugandan-Hebrew dialect. Beautiful, fully annotated 22 page booklet with translations and transliterations. Featuring singer-songwriter Laura Wetzler; Klezmer super-stars Alicia Svigals and Lorin Sklamberg of the Klezmatics; JJ Keki and Gershom Sizomu of the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda; Michael Hess, ney flute and kanun (zither); Master Middle East Percussionist Amir Chehade.
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A Must Have for World Music Listeners
author: Andre
A friend turned me on to this new CD by Laura.
The music, how can I explain, reminds me of a GREAT yoga class. The music starts off meditative, then picks up and ends with you in a revitalized state. There are all kinds of sounds (guitar, drums, violin, et al.) interlaced throughout.
There are quite a few performers on the CD: Alicia and Lorin of the Klezmatics, a few members of the Abudaya Jews of Uganda (incredible harmonies), as well as others.
The songs are quite old in origin. There is a beautiful explanation of the history behind each of the songs in the jacket. (A history lesson too!)
All in all this is a QUALITY production. You can tell that Laura works hard and loves what she does. Needless to say...I really have enjoyed listening to Kabbalah Music: Songs of the Jewish Mystics.
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Thank you Laura Wetzler for Narrow Bridge!
author: Dee
The entire cd is incredible and far-ranging, and the booklet is a generous offering. Narrow Bridge is my favorite- encompasses so many emotions!
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Laura Wetzler delivers intense, deeply moving meditation journey; vocally and mu
author: Music Fan from NYC
You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy and appreciate this CD! Even if you don't understand Hebrew, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish,) Yiddish, (or English!) this CD is worthy of some serious listening, if only to be transported by the vocals and the worldbeat music. Laura Wetzler has done it again--delivered a musically intense, diverse, and deeply moving program with her gorgeous voice, vast range, and remarkable talent and versatility. She captures the essence of a meditation journey, starting softly, building to a crescendo, and then easing the listener back down to earth. The joy and celebration of singing and chanting 15 Kabbalistic poems and tunes from all over the world (Africa; Middle East; Europe; the U.S.), including a few of her own, is clearly conveyed. The beautifully designed, informative booklet contains explanatory and historical notes for each of the songs. I give them as gifts. Great CD! Try this!
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