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]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#50 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog UPDATE: Albert Cohen http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#95




A big thanks to our reader, Avi, who was nice enough to translate Albert Cohen's wikipedia page for us:

"Albert Cohen (Born 1932 in Bulgaria) is an Israeli theater actor.

He was educated at the Stanislavski Music and Drama Academy in Sofia, and performed at the national theater of Sofia. In 1949 he immigrated to Israel, and joined the Southern Command troupe (a military entertainment troupe) as an actor, singer, and accordion player. After three years he finished his military service and joined the "Hamatate"(broom) theater.

In the early sixties he appeared together with Ya'akov Banai and two other theater actresses in the "Hazarkor" (spotlight) troupe. At this point the article lists some "famous" song that the troupe had.

Since 1966 he has been part of the Cameri Theater. In addition he appeared in many other theaters. He has also dubbed many movies and TV programs.

He currently appears in "Oliver!" and an Israeli TV series."

Albert, if you're reading this, be in touch!]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#95 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog The Beatles Translated and Improved http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#94




We only know one thing about Albert Cohen: He Rocks. This magical two minute nine second version of Hard Days Night translates the original scouse into Hebrew. If any of you know about Cohen and can give us more information about his biography, we would love to hear it. In the meantime, here are some Israeli chewing gum wrappers from the period which show the influence of American and English rockers on the nascent Israeli state.

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Lady.JPG_resized]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#94 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog The Sway Machinery Rocks The Desert http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#93 The Sway Machinery, good friends of the Idelsohn Society, recently performed at the Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, quite possibly the most unique and difficult festival to get to on Earth. They were the first performers representing any aspect of Jewish culture to play at the festival in its ten year history. Their journey and performance will be the subject of an upcoming documentary- but you can get a sneak peak below. Here's The Sway Machinery, jamming with the Super 11 band in Mali.

]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#93 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog Old Man River, now in Yiddish http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#92

]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#92 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog Miami Nagila http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#91 The Idelsohn Society was named after the composer of the Jewish classic, Hava Nagila. We have been collecting scores of versions of the song. One of our team spoke at the Miami Beach Senior Center this weekend and we were blown away by the sterling valor of this rendition. Gets the blood pumping.


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]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#91 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog Celebrating Clark Terry http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#90
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Jazz legend Clark Terry was one of the "Latin Lanzmen" who played behind "Juan Calle" on the 1961 Mazel Tov, Mis Amigos album we re-issued last year. He couldn't join us when we brought the album back to life at Lincoln Center, but his legacy was felt in every note and every solo. He turns 90 this year and we've just learned that, as part of the upcoming Grammy Awards, he will receive the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. A much deserved honor. Please join us in sending our deep congratulations to one of jazz's greatest figures

Click here to read more about Clark Terry.]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#90 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog The Birth of Pop http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#89
In the spirit of yet another season of American Idol....

Want to know the secret to writing a hit song?

Here's some pre-American Idol advice from Tin Pan Alley great Harry Von Tilzer. The son of German-Jewish immigrants, Von Tilzer helped shape the modern recording industry by mixing exquisite song craft with old-school business hustle.

Check back with us to learn more about a new Idelsohn comp in the works that will showcase some of Von Tilzer's tear-jerking pop genius.





and for more on Von Tilzer and his Tin Pan Alley cohorts, check out this terrific new book from David Suisman.]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#89 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog BRINGING IN 2010 THE ONLY WAY WE KNOW HOW: WITH MOISHE OYSHER http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#88




Happy 2010 to all our readers. We have a full slate of concerts planned across the country this year, a blockbuster new recording coming out, and a museum exhibit set to launch in April- so we look forward to meeting many of you in the months ahead.


What better way to celebrate the birth of a new decade than with a shofar blast and the sobbing sensation that was the great cantor, Moishe Oysher star of the pulpit and the silver screen. We have been long time admirers of his holiday themed releases that defined the Jewish year for many audiophiles in the 1950's. To see him perform live in this clip from the 1939 Yiddish film, Der Vilner Shtot Khazn "The Vilnius City Cantor" is to see a legend in action.

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Kol Nidre


Hanukkah Party]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#88 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog Germany loves The Idelsohn Society http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#87 The Juedische Allgemeine of Berlin wrote a lovely review of Mazel Tov Mis Amigos in their Winter 2009 music round-up. If you can read it, here it is:

Wehmut trifft Rhythmus]]> http://idelsohnsociety.com/news.html#87 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 - Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation - Our Blog