"La Zandunga" is a traditional Mexican waltz and the unofficial anthem of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in the state of Oaxaca. The people of Mexico really enjoy their traditions. The day of the dead is one of them. As long as we remember our faithful departed, they will never die.

Emergency workers were honoured during Mexico City's Day of Dead parade on Saturday which was dedicated to the victims of the September 19 earthquake.

Tempus Quartet is a Mexican group formed more than 15 years ago by Tamaulipas musicians. They perform pop, rock and Mexican music with a special influence for the Day of Dead, like this song called La Bruja. AY! QUE BONITO ES VOLAR A LAS 2 DE LA MAÑANA. Así es como empieza esta hermosísima canción l

Cantor Azi Schwartz and Orchestra at Park Avenue Synagogue's Kol Nidrei. His voice is like a cascading waterfall of praise. So beautiful and soul stirring. May you and your loved ones be sealed in the Book of Life!

In honor of Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove’s 50th birthday last April, I was thrilled to arrange a surprise appearance of our dear friend Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue. I hope that this rendition of Bob Dylan’s Forever Young reignites your youthful sparks of curiosity and joy.
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A new day, new battles. Actually, one battle that assumes different forms: I Want vs. I Should. The day’s first battlefield is your bed, and the first shot is fired when the alarm clock rings. I Want reaches out to hit the snooze button; I Should is ready to jump out of bed and take on another day.

When Sophie Tucker began singing this song written by Yellen & Pollack in 1925, the Jewish experience in America had included many mothers dealing with privations to care for their families, all the while passing down values that their tradition holds dear. Whether or not you have a “Yiddishe Momme”

Israel Philharmonic musicians and Lahav Shani wish you a happy Passover with a classical arrangement of a beloved Pessach song.Happy Passover!

How are your preparations for Passover going? Have you seen our new Family Haggadah? In this cheery, spooky new song, the animated plagues come after Cantors Mira Davis, Sydney Lazar and myself. Oy! Wishing you a sweet and plague-free Passover.

UK Premiere of La Estrella roja showing at HOME Manchester as part of ¡Viva! 28th Spanish & Latin American Festival ¡Viva! returns in 2022 for our annual celebration of Spanish and Latin American culture, bringing you a programme of the most exciting cinema from across the Spanish-speaking world. T