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SPLASHNEWS- Review of Yaakov Shwekey, “Cry No More”
SPLASHNEWS- To describe the album in one word, “classy”. I must say that I am very impressed by this new album. Wheather it’s the songs, the musical arrangements, the vocals, and even the album jacket, this is a classy Yochi Briskman/Yaakov Shwekey production. One main reason that this album scores high on my chart is because Shwekey
OutOfTowner’s 1st Impression of Cry No More
In today’s times when there is usually a PR blitz starting several months before an album release, culminating in either a pre-release music video or some other event to introduce the new album, Tuesday’s news that Yaakov Shwekey’s new album, Cry No More,would be available in less than a week, came as quite a surprise.
Review of Meydad Tasa – Ata Melech – Brand new writer!
JMR would like to welcome another new writer. Please enjoy this debut review of Meydad Tasa’s all new album, Ata Melech SPLASHNEWS Meydad Tasa is back with another brand new album. “Atah Hamelech”, produced by Aviad Gil, is a little different than Meydad’s previous albums. This album is mostly a Middle-Eastern\Sefardi style album. All 10 songs have lyrics
OutOfTowner Reviews Shragee
Much has been said about the recent explosion of Chassidic singers and performers, so for me to pile on is unnecessary. Since Shragee Gestetner’s new album has come out, I have listened to it extensively to really get to know the songs and to try and formulate an opinion based on a longer amount
DVD Review: The Best of SHAPE Kosher Workouts!
As someone whose daily workout includes a two and a half mile hike through the hilly terrain that is my neighborhood, winter presents quite a challenge. Despite the mild weather we have been having, the days are short, frequently cold and any snows really wreak havoc with my exercise routine. A new fitness video, titled
Inspiring Voice: Shragee Gestetner – A Rising Star
Just when one may think that the Jewish music world was saturated with enough singers, the ” esTeemed” Teem Productions has treated us to Shragee Gestetner, a Haimishe Yingerman that sings songs with a wide range of styles that will please everyone who has taste for Jewish music. He has a clear sweet voice that reminds
HASC 25 Recap
By Kol Isha (If reposted please include link and credit to JewishMusicReport.com) Having seen my share of HASC videos and having heard the timeless classics that were introduced at HASC concerts over the years, going to an actual HASC concert, long touted as “the concert of the year” has always been on my to
Spotlight on: Mi Shemaamin
The release of Mi Shemaamin, an infectious single released last week by crowd pleaser Benny Friedman, marks the first time that I have ever reviewed a single. Then again, there aren’t too many singles out that grabbed me like this one did, with it’s can’t miss message of emunah and bitachon set to a soundtrack
Golly! Gevald! The New Marvelous Midos Machine Has Arrived!
Well,well, well, Marvelous Midos Machine #3 told a story about a time machine going back in time and contrasting 1968 to 1988. Well it took 23 years, but Volume 4 has arrived in 2011. However, we are transported back to 1988 because the story picks up just where it left off. Shnooky(Abie Rotenberg) is about to
Out Of Towner Reviews Amram Adar-Baruch Hashem
My first reaction listening to this album is where have they found this special talent? I have never seen any videos of him singing at weddings, like I have of most of the newest singing sensations. I have never heard of him, and I am probably not alone here. Amram Adar seems to have burst
Review: Beri Weber – Thank You Hashem
Beri Weber – Thank You Hashem Naftali Schnitzler does it again! The new Beri Weber album, “Thank You Hashem” is out in stores, and is worthwhile as a Chanukah gift for a friend or for you! Vani Bechasdecha – The song provides a solid start to this album. The words, Vaani Bechasdecha Batachti Yagel Libi B’Shuasecha,
Guest Review: Shwekey and Levine, Live in London
By: Adam Shasha This past Monday night London hosted its second annual Hatsoloh concert featuring Yaakov Shweky and Baruch Levine. The concert was one of the best I’ve been to in a while, and was certainly worth the trip from Manchester. As I entered the hall I could tell it was going to be
Out Of Towner Reviews Big Time – Alter Heim
How often can an album be released featuring an all star lineup of Mordechai Ben David, Lipa Schmelczer, Dovid Gabay, Shloime Gertner, the Mezamrim Choir, Chilik Frank and the Freilach Orchestra, produced by Sheya Mendlowitz, and arranged by Suki Berry, and seemingly not even register a blip on the Jewish Music scene? Then again, with
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