Taking Jewish Music Mainstream

Jewish music can be described in many wonderful ways, but “cool” isn’t typically one of them. So Aaron Bisman, CEO of JDub Records, had his hands full when he set out to promote artists creating uniquely Jewish content (with Jewish texts, melodies, stories, or ideas). Bisman is rising to the challenge—creating an internationally recognized brand and getting Jewish voices into mainstream culture. This month, we partnered with JDub and bring you three of their incredible women musicians who are making Jewish music that is smart, provocative, and most decidedly cool.

Michelle Cove, Editor, mcove@brandeis.edu

In This Issue

• Meet the CEO of JDub Records

  Find out how and why Aaron Bisman is changing the landscape of Jewish music.

• Wild, Edgy… and Yiddish?

  Annette Ezekiel Kogan of the band Golem is making Yiddish hot with her punk-klezmer music.

• From Southern Fiddler to Jewish NY Rocker

  Why classically trained violinist Clare Burson taught herself guitar and began exploring her Jewish identity.

• Girls in Trouble

  How Alicia Jo Rabins is keeping alive the fascinating and wild women of the Torah through her art-pop music.

• Four Essentials for Jewish Chick Rockers

  Naomi Less, founder of Jewish Chicks Rock, is not on the JDub Records label, but we had to include this inspiring musician who is paving the way for Jewish girls.

• Volume 4, Issue 4 Resources

  A sampling of resources that provide more information on Jewish music.