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The Fabrangen Fiddlers The Fabrangen Fiddlers is the Washington. D.C. areas original Jewish folk band. Founded in 1971 by rabbi, singer, guitarist David Shneyer and fiddler, mandolinist Alan Oresky, the band has performed at hundreds of simchas and in concert throughout the US and Latin America. Other members of the group include Cantor Sue Roemer, Frank Sparber on clarinet, Theo Stone on bass and Larry Robinson on mandola and banjo. Members of the group have released several albums. The group performs traditional and original Jewish music reflecting a wide range of cultural and musical influences from klezmer and middle eastern to jazz and bluegrass. Appearing in this concert will be David, Sue, Frank, Theo, Larry with guest Matt Tonti.
Alexandria
Kleztet Web Site: kleztet.com Contact: Seth Kibel 410-602-8212 E-mail: kleztet@aol.com Klezzazz Web Site:
Klezzazz.com
Kol Chayim
Orchestra
Rak Shalom Acappella Rak Shalom Rak Shalom is a co-ed Jewish a cappella group at the University of Maryland. Founded in the Spring semester of 2005, Rak Shalom has gone on to become one of Maryland Hillel's big attractions Rak Shalom combines the three things we love doing most… singing, community service, and most of all, having fun. You can catch us performing around campus, at different schools in the Baltimore/Washington area, at nursing homes, hospitals, and homeless shelters. We sing a wide variety of Hebrew and English songs. We are also unique because we also do monthly community service performances. Web Site:
rakshalom.com The Robinson Sisters & Friends Sally Heckelman and Liz Kruger are the Robinson Sisters! Liz Kruger is a music educator, song-leader and performer. As a popular American, Hebrew and Yiddish folksinger, she has participated in local community events such as Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations, Yom HaShoah commemorations, Jewish Folk Arts Festivals and Women’s Passover Seders. In all of her musical work, Liz brings passion and commitment for Ahavat Yisrael. Her gift is a spark for the Jewish soul, a light for young and old alike. Sister Sally Heckelman is an accomplished songwriter, performer, educator and producer of two children's CDs, Tap Your Feet to a Jewish Beat and Put a Smile Upon Your Face. In addition to performing, Sally teaches music throughout the region in preschools and Sunday school and leads workshops for teachers. Sally has been sharing her joyful music throughout the Washington area for over 15 years. Web Site:
sallyandthedaffodils.com
Robyn Helzner Trio
The Robyn Helzner Trio proudly announces the release of their new recording
of World Jewish Music, "Signs and Wonders." Web
site: www.helzner.com
Shir Synergy Shir Synergy is a trio whose original music explores Jewish themes and holidays, and offers new interpretations to traditional text. Reflecting the combined talents of three local artists, Lisa Baydush (song-writer and music teacher), Audrey Katz (song-leader and music teacher), and Barry Astrow (computer programmer with a velvet voice), Shir Synergy is known for its sunshine-y spirit and exquisite harmonies. The group produced its first CD, Find the Sunshine!, in 2005, and is currently working on a new album of Jewish holiday music for children. Web Site:
ShirSynergy.home.comcast.net
Klezentricity Klezcentricity, Wild and Authentic Modern Klezmer Music featuring David Julian Gray, Wendy Morrison and Richard Seidel. Klezcentricity, formed in 1999 by seminal klezmer revivalist David Jullian Gray, is emerging as one of the most exciting and creative klezmer ensembles working today. David began his career as a founding member of The Klezmorim, whose recordings and concerts in the 1970s and ‘80s ignited the international revival of klezmer, the dance band music of Eastern European Jewry. Joining with David are Wendy Morrison on accordion and Richard Seidel on string bass. Together they explore new direction within klezmer’s traditional structures and musical vocabulary. Web Site: klezcentricity.com Contact: David Gray 301-589-4847 E-mail: info@klezcentricity.com
Kol Haruach Web Site: kolharuach.com Contact: Brian Choper 301-441-8899 E-mail: brianchoper@kolharuach.com
Kol NoVA and the Olam Tikvah Chorale The Generations Join In Song: Kol NoVa Youth Choir and Olam Tikvah Chorale. The Kol NoVa Youth Choir, founded in 2000, and the Olam Tikvah Chorale, founded in 2002, perform both separately and together at many community events throughout the Washington area. Both choirs are from Fairfax, Virginia and are directed by Carol Boyd Leon. Kol NoVa is open to all children in grades 2-7 who love to sing Jewish music. The adult choir, Olam Tikvah Chorale also sings at selected Congregation Olam Tikvah services. Come enjoy our ruach-filled, multi-age performance of contemporary Jewish music that will raise your own spirit and set your toes tapping. The choirs are especially fortunate to be accompanied today by Adrian Durlester. Web Site: carolboydleon.com Contact: Carol Boyd Leon (703)250-0554 E-mail: carol@carolboydleon.com
Carol Boyd Leon & Adrian Durlester Carol Boyd Leon is a professional musician who specializes in sharing the joy of music with everyone she meets. Both children and adults appreciate her gentle but energetic style of teaching and song leading. Her clear, loving voice invites everyone to sing with her. Carol is a songwriter as well as being a song leader, music educator and choir director for several congregations and schools in the Washington area. She has three albums; her children’s album, Gan Shirim (A Garden of Songs), has been nominated “2006 Best Jewish Album” by Just Plain Folks. Carol is accompanied by Adrian Durlester, coordinator of entertainment for the 2003-2006 Jewish Folk Arts Festivals and co-producer of Gan Shirim. Website: carolboydleon.com Contact : Carol Boyd Leon, (703) 250-0554 E-mail: carol@carolboydleon.com
Lox & Vodka is the widely acclaimed, Washington based Klezmer, Jewish and American music group offering an enchanting, entertaining and emotionally enriching ethnic experience. They perform lively and spirit filled music. This group's highlight performances have included being Kennedy Center Artists in Residence, performing at US Presidential functions, getting hundreds to dance a hora at the Lincoln Memorial Rally for Respect, had the audience dancing in the isles at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC and have been a Washington Post Best Pick. Contact person: Caron Dale 202-966-7270 Website: loxvodka.com E-mail: music@loxvodka.com
Machar's Jewish Cultural School Band Machar's Jewish Cultural School Band grew from the music sessions at our secular humanist Sunday school. A group of children, teens and adults play a variety of instruments including accordion, cello, clarinet, fiddle, flute, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and percussion. Our music includes standard Jewish and Israeli songs and dances. Having made our public debut at the festival in 2003, we are pleased to make our fourth appearance at the Jewish Folk Arts Festival. Web Site: machar.org/sschool.html Contact: Barbara Gorin 301-879-4880 E-mail: gorin_beede@hotmail.com
Contact: Barbara Hess (301) 229-6272
Avraham Rosenblum Singer-Songwriter
and Guitarist Avraham Rosenblum is one of the pioneers of modern Jewish
music. In recent years, Avraham Rosenblum & Diaspora have headlined shows at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, in New York, held for the benefit of Jewish immigrants from the FSU, and continue to build on their Mt. Zion legacy with 2 CD's, "Jerusalem is Calling," and "Kedem." For more information and a complete discography please visit diasporaband.com Contact:
Avraham Rosenblum (410) 984-3036 Beth El Hebrew Congregation Family Choir
Web Site:
www.bethelhebrew.org Nisa
Montie (Miss Nature) hosts Nisa Nature's Adventures.
Rabbinical
School Dropouts have written well over 100 songs using klezmer as a
starting point. website
link: rsdo.com
Makela is
a coed young professional Jewish A'Cappella Group sharing their joy
and love of Jewish music with all audiences. Contact: Debbie Shapiro, Business Manager, Makela email: makeladc@yahoo.com website: myspace.com/makeladc
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