Hidden sides of Jewish music : Damian Nisenson

A radio Show broadcasted on Radio SHALOM Montreal, hosted by Hélène Engel

Les faces cachées de la musique juive – 2012, Radio SHALOM Montréal (1650 AM)


Hélène Engel receives in this show the Argentinian musician, composer and actor, Damian Nisenson.

«Versatile artist, he blows into all kinds of saxophones, plays the guitar, sings, writes music and songs, and sometimes works as an actor on stage and for the television. He leads his own bands, dedicated to performing music between modern jazz and world music. His discography counts around 30 CD’s, from jazz to klezmer music, passing by improvised music, rock, tango… In 2006 he creates Malasartes, company for creation, music festival and brand of specialized music in which he is the artistic director.»
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h._engel_10mm.jpgHélène Engel is a singer, musicologist, author, composer and arranger. She is interested in all aspects of Jewish music, from the collecting of historical sounds to today’s compositions. Based in Montreal, she hosts the radio show ” The hidden sides of Jewish Music” on Radio SHALOM Montreal.

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