On this edition of NPR’s Alt.Latino, the show explores the deeply intertwined roots that connect Jewish and Latin music, including an in-depth interview with Josh Kun, exploring the Idelsohn Society’s It’s A Scream How Levine Does the Rhumba and Bagels and Bongos albums, and spinning some great records. Listen here.
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We were sad to learn of the passing of Art “Pancho” Raymond, former Latin radio DJ and cofounder of Latin indie label Tico Records. Raymond hosted three popular Jewish music radio shows: “Sunday Simcha” and “Raisins and Almonds” on New York’s WEVD and “Bagels and Lox” on Philadelphia’s WHAT. He also curated Art Raymond Presents, …
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NPR’s Weekend Edition interviews Steve Berlin of Los Lobos and Josh Kun on our new album, airing on December 21, 2013. Listen to the original piece here. …
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San Francisco Examiner speaks with David Katznelson about our new album and our record release party at the CJM. Read the article here. …
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Come out to San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum on December 5th to celebrate our new CD release It’s a Scream How Levine Does the Rhumba. We’ll be teaming up with DJ Oro11 and DeeJay Theory of the SF Latin club party, Tormenta Tropical. Food by Wise Sons Deli. 6:30-8:30pm. And pick up a copy …
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We’re pleased to announce our 2013 release: IT’S A SCREAM HOW LEVINE DOES THE RHUMBA: The Latin-Jewish Musical Story 1940s-1980s. This two-disc set, due out November 26, chronicles the musical confluence between Latinos and Jews in the U.S. Our liner notes feature essays from Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin and Grammy award winning bandleader …
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Fred Katz passed away over the weekend at the age of 94. We had the honor of getting to know him and work with him on several projects. Read his obituary here.
In 2010, we interviewed Fred at his home. He told us his life story, his musical inspiration, and his reflections on his career. …
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We recently heard from the grandson of our namesake, Abraham Zevi Idelsohn, all the way from South Africa. Dr. Joseph Schmaman was kind enough to send in some great photos of Idelsohn’s handwritten sheet music, posted below. Click to enlarge.
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The late Joe Schwartz put together a comprehensive list of all of his favorite Yiddish and Hebrew songs. Visit his site here and listen to this impressive collection.…
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The Sway Machinery and Ceci Bastida are collaborating on a one-night-only Purim celebration in Brooklyn, on February 23 at The Paper Box. Featuring a Brooklyn take on Bastida’s LA/Mexico beat-centric sound. The Sway Machinery and Ceci were inspired to create this showcase after working together on our Mazeltov Mis Amigos and ‘Twas the Last Night …
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