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what is a Shlomo song?
- From: merubin <merubin...>
- Subject: what is a Shlomo song?
- Date: Thu 24 Oct 2002 14.56 (GMT)
Shalom chevre,
I have been on this list for a short while, but I love
the wonderful bits of information and sharing that get
passed around! Thanks for creating such a nurturing
community.
This past week marked the eighth yahrtzeit of Reb Shlomo
Carlebach. I am the music mensch at the Jewish Renewal
congregation in Chicago (Makom Shalom) nowadays, but I
can honestly say that it was listening to a tribute CD
of his songs and niggunim that brought me full fold into
the world of Jewish music.
Some friends and I were talking about it last Shabbos.
Is there any one song that you could say is
representative as "a Shlomo song"? It's difficult, of
course, because there are so many wonderful songs that
crossed over boundaries to become popular across
denominations. I never knew Reb Shlomo or saw him in
concert during his life, but I do know that his music
inspired me and continues to inspire me to this day.
Does anyone else have thoughts on any one song as
representative as "a Shlomo song"? For me, if I had to
choose one, it would be "L'maan Achai/Brothers and
Friends" followed very closely by "Return Again."
Any thoughts?
b'shalom v'chevrut,
Michael
p.s. The name of that tribute CD is called "Echoes of
Reb Shlomo." It's WONDERFUL and I highly recommend it.
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- what is a Shlomo song?,
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