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Yehudi Wyner Celebrates 95 with a Concert and Residency at UCLA – Plus a Passover Playlist
April 17, 2024
Long considered a staple of both American and American Jewish music, Yehudi Wyner[artists/view/yehudi-wyner] looms as large in the cultural imagination as any other composer of his era.
Legends That Shape Jewish Identity, Story of Esther, and a Jewish Shanghai Through Music
March 19, 2024
Jewish legends have woven a rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual narratives that span centuries, reflecting the diverse experiences and moral lessons of the Jewish people. These stories, ranging from biblical tales to mystical folklore, encapsulate themes of faith, perseverance, and the complexity of human nature.
The Society for Jewish Folk Music
February 21, 2024
The Society for Jewish Folk Music was an ambitious group of composers, musicians, and scholars affiliated with Russia’s St. Petersburg Conservatory in the early 20th century.
Composer and Cantor Charles Davidson 1929–2023
November 27, 2023
*Over 2,500 Performances Worldwide of Davidson’s I Never Saw Another Butterfly Highlighted Innovative Body of Work that Included Pioneering Sacred Services in Jazz, Folk, Blues Idioms* Charles Davidson[artists/view/charles-davidson], composer of I Never Saw Another Butterfly which set music to poems written by Jewish children in the Terezin Ghetto during World War...
Eight Nights of Bernstein
November 21, 2023
*UPDATE: The giveaway has concluded, thank you to all the participants!* Leonard Bernstein is undeniably one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, “lighting” the way for future generations. His music and his life continue to enthrall fans of music, musicals and even movies.
Milken Archive Newsletter Journeys
October 25, 2023
*A Journey Through American Jewish Music* Discover the soundtrack of the American Jewish Experience *Signup for this free 8-part email newsletter journey by the Milken Archive of Jewish Music. You'll receive eight emails over the course of two weeks, filled with music and video selections.
Win a Year of Jewish Culture, Holiday Gifts and More (Update: Promotion has ended)
August 30, 2023
*UPDATE: This promotion has ended. * Sometimes, there is no substitute for a day at the museum.
Music and Israel in the American Jewish Experience
April 26, 2023
The relationship between American Jews and the State of Israel has never been monolithic. In the decades prior to statehood and in the 75 years since, the American Jewish community has encompassed an array of opinions and outlooks concerning the Jewish state. However, as Neil W.
Let My Music Go! Passover Giveaway (Update: Promotion has ended)
March 21, 2023
*Update: This promotion has ended* This Passover, we continue our quest to make great works of American Jewish music easier to access and enjoy by giving away on-demand streaming access to our complete collection for a year! *Let My Music Go! Passover Giveaway 2023 * *Five winners will receive a Spotify Premium Annual...
Music and Justice begins Sunday, Our New Video Previews What’s In Store
February 24, 2023
When Dave Brubeck composed The Gates of Justice in 1969, America was at a crossroads. The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
