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Secret Chord Concerts

Aug 3 to Oct 6, 2022.
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Secret Chord Concerts

 

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Aug 3 to Oct 6, 2022.

A cross-country partnership between the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) on historic Independence Mall in Philadelphia, and the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music (Lowell Milken Center) in Los Angeles, generated this new online offering. Both presenting organizations are committed to inspiring in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience. This season’s episodes were filmed at The Weitzman, against the striking backdrop of Independence Hall, and in UCLA’s beautiful recording studio. Read the press release to learn more.

The Secret Chord Concert series aims to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity and richness of Jewish contributions to American culture and society. The performances and artists represent a diverse spectrum of styles, heritages, histories, and experiences.

Credits: Presented by The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia and the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Coproduced by Daniel Samuels and Lorry Black. All video and audio recorded and edited for this episode by Mageworks Productions.

Events from this series

Live Performance
Secret Chord Concerts: Neta Elkayam & Amit Hai Cohen
Neta Elkayam is a world-renowned Israeli singer of North African music who connects the spirits of her Moroccan Jewish mothers to audiences around the world. With musical production by Amit Hai Cohen.
Live Performance
Secret Chord Concerts: New Moon Rising
A trio of female powerhouses, New Moon Rising embodies the best that musical collaboration can be - a soulful oasis of rich harmonies, deep friendship, and joy.
Live Performance
Secret Chord Concerts: Andy Statman Trio
A performance by the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist master of klezmer and bluegrass, Andy Statman, who is joined by Jim Whitney on bass and Larry Eagle on drums.
Live Performance
Secret Chord Concerts: Mostly Kosher
The acclaimed Klezmer-rock band that boldly redefines Judaic and American cultural music takes listeners through modern protest music, challenging them to topple norms of intolerance and indifference.
Live Performance
Secret Chord Concerts: Tsvey Brider and Baymele
A collaborative performance by two groups, Tsvey Brider and Baymele.