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REDISCOVER Ralph Shapey: Radical Traditionalist
June 10, 2021
If composer Ralph Shapey (1921–2002) was anything, he was a fighter—a disposition that may have been instilled in him at birth. Two weeks after he was born, he contracted double pneumonia and was not expected to live.
Martin Bookspan, the "Voice of Classical Music", Passes Away
May 07, 2021
*Legendary Voice of “Live from Lincoln Center” Known for Encyclopedic Knowledge of Music * Martin Bookspan, the classical music expert and broadcaster who was the voice of “Live from Lincoln Center” for 30 years (from 1976-2006) has died.
Creating New Jewish Music: Biblical Inspiration to Modern Musical Epic
April 14, 2021
What does it take to create a new work of Jewish Music on a biblical scale? In the case of the oratorio, David's Quilt, it takes an intriguing idea, a diverse team of talented composers, a passionate lyricist, dozens of musicians and performers, and a few years of dedication to a...
Music and News You Can't Pass Over
March 23, 2021
Pesach starts in just a few days. As many of us are cleaning our homes, stocking up on matzah and trying to think of creative new places to hide the afikomen, we look forward to the traditions of our seders, which aren't complete without music.
Win Our Music and Help Us Donate $1,018 for a Brighter Jewish Future
March 09, 2021
*Update:* Congratulations to all the winners of our Passover giveaway, especially to our grand-prize winner, *Ms. Vivian Gelber!* A donation of $1,018 for the Jewish Graduate Student Initiative has been made in honor of Ms. Gelber. Passover is a time of renewal, reflection and revelry.
Preserving and safeguarding our artistic legacy
February 17, 2021
The Milken Archive is, by design, many things to many people. For some, it is a library preserving the musical legacy of the Jewish people in America. For others, it is a resource for understanding and connecting to Judaism, Jewish culture and history.
A New Album Reaches Out and Raises Hope
February 09, 2021
Our first new album in five years is now available for purchase or free streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and most major digital music platforms. Many great stories start when a hero speaks up or acts—often at great personal risk—against injustice in the status quo.
A Timely New Album and Giveaway
January 26, 2021
The Milken Archive is proud to announce that we are releasing a *new album on February 5th: I Will Not Remain Silent - Reach Out, Raise Hope, Change Society by Bruce Adolphe*.
Happy Festival of Lights and Day of Human Rights
December 08, 2020
Hanukkah starts at sundown this Thursday, Dec. 10th, and there is much to celebrate—and to contemplate—this year. We thought we'd share a few of highlights with you.
Announcing the New Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience
December 03, 2020
It's an exciting day for the future of Jewish music in America and around the world. With a generous grant from Milken Archive founder Lowell Milken, UCLA has opened North America’s first permanent academic home for the study of music of American Jewish experience.
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