19/12/2018
The hora
A dance from the pioneers, which is today emblematic of bar-mitsvas, weddings and other Jewish celebrations of the diaspora. Originally, the hora was a slow dance often practiced in Romania, by Jews and non-Jews. At the start of the 20th century, it arrived in Palestine where it was transformed into a collective and joyous circle dance, quickly becoming the emblematic dance of the first kibbutzniks. …
19/12/2018
Rock, hard-rock, metal, punk and Jewish music
At first, they look like very different musical styles, but when you look deeper, you can find several similarities which can allow fusion, and even a “transe-fusion”… …
28/11/2018
Strauss, Isaac (1806-1888)
Isaac Strauss was born as Emmanuel Israel on June 2, 1806 in Strasbourg. His father was a barber, who used to play violin on occasion of weddings, and festivals and …
30/10/2018
Delmin, Dany (1931 ?)
Dany Delmin is a composer, performer and songwriter in French, Hebrew and Yiddish. Born David Polack, he was the youngest in a family of 7 children. When the war broke out, …
17/10/2018
Atlan, Françoise
An artist of two cultures, endowed with a unique vocal expression, style and technique, her Judeo-Berber roots brought her naturally to be a lover of the Mediterranean vocal heritage, in particular the Judeo-Spanish and Judeo-Arab traditions, while continuing her career as a lyrical singer. …
16/10/2018
Happy Hebrew Spiritual Singers Choir
(Paris, France) Modern Hebrew songs, psalms, liturgical songs, Negro Spirituals, Gospel, pop, soul, reggae and new compositions …
16/10/2018
Journées Européennes de la Culture et du Patrimoine Juifs en France (J.E.C.P.J.-France)
The Association J.E.C.P.J.-France brings together French Communes, Institutions and Associations with the aim of promoting Jewish heritage, real estate, furniture and culture. Its aim is purely cultural. It is therefore secular and open to all …
09/10/2018
Goldberg, Leah (1911 – 1970)
Poetess, author of books in prose for children and grown-ups, playwright, translator and specialist of literature, Leah Goldberg is a monument of Israeli literature. Her texts inspired many Israeli singers. …
02/10/2018
Sabo, Hector
Hector Sabo is a musician and music writer (piano, organ, harpsichord) as well as a choir master. In charge of conducting the choral of the Great Synagogue of Strasbourg from …
27/09/2018
Biblical cantillation and psalmody – Jean-Philippe Amar
As part of the day of study Vox Aurea-Via Sacra 2014, dedicated to sacred Jewish music, Jean-Philippe Amar, PhD in ethnomusicology and teacher of music education at the Paris academy, …
