Reggae Chanukah

Alan Eder and Friends | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: October 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000054BE1
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,746 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #54 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Hanukkah

Track Listings

1. Nes Gadol (You Gotta Be) - ska / reggae

2. Shel Chanukah (The Chanukah Blessings) - reggae one-drop

3. Gota Medley (Hanerot Halalu; S'veevon; Chanukah, Oh Chanukah) - West African dance-drumming

4. Lion of Judah / Maoz tsur - nyabinghi / reggae

5. The Latke Song - smaba / mambo

6. Chanukah, Skanukah (Chag Yafay) - nyabinghi / reggae

7. Afa Medley (War; No More Trouble; Don't let the Lights Go Out; Get Up, Stand Up; Not By Might) - West African dance-drumming

8. Al Haneeseem - maksum / reggae one drop

9. Rye And Dready (Dreydle) - ska / nyabinghi

10. Agbeko Medley (Adzanu made gbe; Heenay ma tov; Tsofia dada) - West African dance-drumming

11. Mee Y'malel? - highlife / kinka

Editorial Reviews

Chuck Foster, The Beat vol. 19, #1, 2000

captures the spirit of multicultural awareness, while sharing song and ceremony within and without the greater community."

Product Description

Woe zo, shalom, and welcome to Reggae Chanukah: Where drum-laden groove music of African origin and inspiration underscores well-loved songs for the "stand up for your rights" holiday of Chanukah.

From the Caribbean: one drop reggae, the Rastafarian Nyabinghi heartbeat of thanks and praises to the Almighty, and ska’s upbeat skanks. From West Africa: traditional Ghanaian dance drumming and highlife. From Middle Eastern maksum played on doumbek and riqq (with clarinet) to batteries of Brazilian and Latin percussion as samba meets mambo for some salsa on their latkes.

May all the warming lights of the winter season and this joyous collection of music illuminate your own re-dedication to a groove that makes you move in a positive way!

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Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It will grow on you...., January 7, 2002

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The first time I listened to this CD I only liked a couple of songs, and was actually somewhat disappointed with my purchase. I decided to give it another listen, and am glad I did. It grew on me, in fact I walked around long after Chanukah was over singing some of the catchy tunes. If you want tradition - this isn't it, but it sure is a lot of fun, plus a little reggae goes a long way to brightening a winter day!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy!, November 11, 2002

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This review is from: Reggae Chanukah (Audio CD)

This funky reggae Chanukah CD really brings the spirit... the reggae spirit... into this Jewish holiday. The songs are catchy and funny, too.