…. well, not quite, but as I write, Melbourne’s dynamic interfaith duo – John Safran and Father Bob are tackling all things Muslim in their own inimitable style on Australia’s national “yoof!” radio network Triple J. You can get a podcast of the interviews by going to www.abc.net.au/triplej/safran/, but if you happen to be reading this right now, tune in and catch all the music as well!
Mark
Add comment August 24th, 2008
Forward reports on a recently released musical collaboration between Maria Krupoves (Christian) and Gerard Edery (Jewish), a collection of Middle Eastern and Eastern European music, including Turkish, Tatar, Belorussian, and Sephardic songs.
Dr. Maria Krupoves, is a vocal artist, folklorist, and interpreter of the folksongs of Central and Eastern Europe, especially those of her native Vilnius. She’s a practicing Christian, very devoted to her faith, and completely enthused about the connections between Christians and Jews.
Edery says he’s “… hell-bent on bridging the divide between different cultures and faiths in his work, and … finds himself drawn to the repertoire of pre-expulsion Spain, a place where Muslims, Christians and Jews once coexisted — if only briefly — in relative peace and harmony.”
Here’s a YouTube clip:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCYzCBnlbw4]
Add comment June 5th, 2008