The Hidden Sides of Jewish Music: Songs from American Yiddish Theaters

The Hidden Sides of Jewish Music – January 1, 2015, Radio SHALOM Montreal (1650 AM)

This program, hosted by Hélène Engel, is mainly devoted to music from Yiddish theaters, composed in particular by Sholom Secunda and Alexander Olshanetsky.

Hélène 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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