Reggae sound sung by a Hasidic Jew? Yes, as it turns out, Matisyahu (born Matthew Miller) looks the Orthodox part and sings like he’s from Jamaica… Wow. Here’s an excerpt from his “bio” on his site:
“Combining the sounds of Bob Marley and Shlomo Carlebach, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. Even the most pessimistic in his audience is inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such a delicate, topic as faith/spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and message. It's in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.”
http://www.matismusic.com/ & http://www.hasidicreggae.com/ are two of the sites where you can sample some of his stuff. Here are some lyrics from one of his songs entitled, Exaltation:
Arise, be our help
Place my trust in your kindness
It's a must hoping in the God of deliverance
Since way back when before time began
Existing eternally, everlasting,
Rejoice in the name of his majesty so we sing
I know, I know, you’re saying that this is an unusual post today. I thought I’d try and connect with anyone interested in listening to spiritual reggae music sung by a Hasidic Jew. It’s actually pretty good.
1 comment:
i love it!
i mean, i don't know if i like reggae enough to buy the album, but it's always welcome to play on the radio or tv. :)
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