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SPLASHNEWS-Review of Maccabeats “Out of the Box”

SPLASHNEWS-Review of Maccabeats “Out of the Box”

SPLASHNEWS- So you thought the Maccabeats were a passing phase; they’re not! Their newest album, titled “Out of the Box”, can just blow you away. The talent that is involved and evident in this group from Yeshiva University is unbelievable. I really like the title of the album with it’s double meaning. Out of the Box represents the long way

When Is It Coming Out??? Jewish Music Hype!!!!!!!

When Is It Coming Out??? Jewish Music Hype!!!!!!!

  We are deep into Sefirah, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the release of the brand new A.K.A. Pella album. The most vocal fans [read as FANATICS] badger everyone who may or may not be connected to the project, “Nu, when will it be available???”.   While the original release date was a couple weeks

Lag B’Omer Concert for Women Featuring Shaindel Antelis

Lag B’Omer Concert for Women Featuring Shaindel Antelis

Wednesday May 9th at 7:30 PM Shulamith Hall 1277 East 14th Street. General Admission tickets $15 (917) 533-0546 or email fauxrealofficial@gmail.com &nbsp

SPLASHNEWS-Review of YBC-Amen Amen Amen Amen

SPLASHNEWS-Review of YBC-Amen Amen Amen Amen

SPLASHNEWS- So its that time of year again, the one that’s really hard on us music lovers. Yes, it may be sefira but Eli Gerstner, together with Yossi Newman have given us more than just something to listen to, with this newest version of the Yeshiva Boys Choir all done a capella! This cd features a great

Following “Miraculous” Recovery, Boy Uses Music to Inspire Others

Following “Miraculous” Recovery, Boy Uses Music to Inspire Others

As the son of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, Yisroel Amar has grown up always on the lookout for ways to reach and inspire ever more people. All of 13, he’s seized upon the gift of an angelic voice as his preferred medium for channeling Jewish teachings and uplifting audiences in his corner of South Florida and beyond.

Rock star rabbi has something to say, sing

Rock star rabbi has something to say, sing

The event had the trappings of a happening gig: huge speakers, a well-stocked bar, a loud crowd getting louder. In the middle of it all, clutching a beer and schmoozing his fans, was the band’s lead singer. Shmuel Marcus jumped on stage and grabbed the mike as if it were his best friend. He took

SPLASHNEWS-EXCLUSIVE!-Jewish Star Interviews

SPLASHNEWS-EXCLUSIVE!-Jewish Star Interviews

SPLASHNEWS- While thousands of people enjoyed an amazing show at the Jewish Star Competition, we caught up with some of the judges and finalists. We take you behind the curtain and into the minds of the people that make the competition and Jewish music what it is today. It was really great to see fresh new

The Ten Albums Every Jewish Music Collection Must Have

The Ten Albums Every Jewish Music Collection Must Have

REPOSTED FROM CHANALE’S BLOG This list contains some of my favorite Jewish music from the 80s and 90s. I hope to compile a list that contains some more recent material so if you have suggestions please free to leave a comment. Tzlil V’zemer “Let Us Grow” Miami Boys Choir- “Together Again”     In the last ten

Jewish Reality TV: Get to know Your Jewish Star Finalists!

Jewish Reality TV: Get to know Your Jewish Star Finalists!

8 Adult and 4 Juniors finalists of A Jewish Star Singing Competition – season 3 will compete live March 19 at Brooklyn College. Join judges Avraham Fried, Yossi Green, Eli Gerstner and Mendy Pellin and guest performer Lipa Schmeltzer for the most anticipated Jewish music event of the year. Adult Semi Finalists: Ami Eller –A music fan

Chasidic Comedian, Looking to Shed New Light in the World of Music and Entertainment CD’s

Chasidic Comedian, Looking to Shed New Light in the World of Music and Entertainment CD’s

via TJN News Marketing has always played a critical role in sales. As such, companies are constantly scrambling to come up with innovative ideas on how to push their products further as they constantlyseek better and more effective marketing tools. Today, it’s not just the companies that seek to market products. It is also the individuals whose products are being marketed who

SPLASHNEWS- Review of Avraham Fried, “Keep Climbing”

SPLASHNEWS- Review of Avraham Fried, “Keep Climbing”

  SPLASHNEWS- The album that we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. It’s not often that two super stars release their albums at the same time, but it just happened. This album was years in the making as is quite evident from the quality of the album. Featuring 13 songs in all different styles, this CD

SPLASHNEWS- The Up & Coming

SPLASHNEWS- The Up & Coming

There are many singers out there that are trying to reach to the top. Pretty soon, you will say regarding some of them, “I remember when he was just starting. Wow, look at him now!” There are also others that you will unfortunately forget about. A couple weeks ago I wrote an article on The Top 5

Recap : SNS at the YU Seforim Sale!

Recap : SNS at the YU Seforim Sale!

You can get an idea of how the night went but just to give you the rundown The Show started with Baruch Naftel and Hillel Kapnick of One Man Band + Plus (www.onemanbandplus.com) They played a medley of Motzai Shabbos Songs Shalom Bondar and Hillel Kapnick performed two brand new songs that they are planning