Re: Jewisn rap?

[ARIKWOL <ARIKWOL...>]

You might want to listen to the Israeli Rapper 'Subliminal'for an example. Some 
of his songs (text wise) are disgusting; however, some are very interesting 
both in message and music. I gave a whole series of classes about Jewish and 
Israeli Rap music and yes some are good and some are bad. The old question is 
naturally what makes it 'Jewish'? Is the fact that the artist is Jewish enough 
to'Kasher' it? Is the fact that the language used is Hebrew enough to 'Kasher' 
it? Without getting into these questions since there are many opinions 
regarding this matter, the fact is that Jewish Rap exists, alive and kicking. 
It is a form of art and expression. For me, as an Orthodox Cantor, classical 
trained it was not easy to accept it; however, it's a fact. Listen to the 
music, analyze the text and you'll see.

Cantor Arik Wollheim

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