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Tzadik Fest: Basya Schechter, NYC, 29 Jun 2011

Tzadik Radical Jewish Culture Festival - June 29 at 9:30 PM
The Sixth Street Community Synagogue and John Zorn's Tzadik Records present six concerts by some of the best and brightest musicians on New York's Downtown Jewish Music scene.

Basya Schechter's Songs of Wonder - June 29
Sixth Street Synagogue
325 E. Sixth Street
New York, NY 10003

Songs of Wonder is a collection of yiddish poems written by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel in his youth. The poetry explores the philosophical, spiritual and mystical dimensions of love, nature and how to be of service to the world. Composed by Basya Schechter (Pharaoh's Daughter), arranged by Uri Sharlin (piano, accordion, glockenshpiel), and additionally performed and interpreted by Megan Weeder (violin) and Yoed Nir (cello).

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admission: $18 at the door, includes one drink

Posted by Ari Davidow on June 29, 2011 9:30 PM |

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