Yahoo Heard of Matisyahu?
I stumbled across this guy named Matisyahu the other day in the NY Times, then saw his music video at work Sunday, King without a Crown. Chaim Potok would be proud of this guy, an Hasidic Jew who blends rap, reggae and righteousness. I watched the video again tonight (Monday) at Yahoo Music, so go have a look. There's something compelling about this fellow, and that is his compassionate lyrics hidden in music that attracts the ears of young listeners. You may know volumes about this guy, so bear with me, and help me out here if you do. And, go buy The Chosen and The Promise in mass market paperback. Read it while jammin' to the man, Matisyahu.
Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail me!
posted by 99 Blogger @ 8:21 PM
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Ahhh could not resist the Chaim Potok reference. I second the book recomendations.
Chaim Potok rocks!!!
Ok, so he’s dead but his books still rock!
I third the book recs and would add to them:
My Name is Asher Lev
The Gift of Asher Lev
In the Beginning
Any young apostolic (and even some older ones) who have struggled with aspects of their faith, yet do not wish to abandon apostolicism, these books will speak to you.
I would also recommend Souls on Fire – Portraits and Legends of Hasidic Masters, by Elie Wiesel.
We are not the only ones who fight these kinds of battles.
Amen!
Thanks Stu! My music collection has been boring me lately, and I've been wondering where there was some new music I could check out. I will definitely check this guy out!
And I fourth the motion that Chaim Potok is one excellent author . . . Anonymous, I think I know who you are!
Can I join the Chaim Potok lovefest here? The books "My Name is Asher Lev" and "The Gift of Asher Lev" were books that still speak to me. Big "UP's" to you guys for not just being Oprah's Book Club worshippers (we all see how well that turned out!).
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