Matisyahu Hasidic Jewish Reggae Singer

Matisyahu Hasidic Jewish Reggae Rapper Blends Roots, Faith, Music
Matthew Paul Miller, better known in the music world by his Jewish name Matisyahu, left his traditional reconstructionist Jewish roots to embrace orthodox or Hasidic Judaism and now expresses his faith and world view in reggae/ light rap music.
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'Iron and Wine' Sam Bean- Modern Troubadour

'Iron and Wine' Sam Beam Wandering Minstrel and Modern Troubadour
'Iron and Wine' is a the stage name of Sam Bean, native SoCal and current Texan. Sam Bean as 'Iron and Wine' is a modern troubadour with wandering minstrel tendencies. We experienced 'Iron and Wine' at Hope College, downtown Holland, Michigan.
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Remember Mungo Jerry 'In the Summertime' Jug Band Music?

Remembering Mungo Jerry and 'In the Summertime' Jug Band Music
I don't know about you, but 'In the Summertime', by Mungo Jerry, with Ray Dorset on lead vocals, is summertime for me. 40 summers ago, Mungo Jerry was #1 on the UK charts and uber popular in the US, too. Lady Rose and Baby Jump were hits, too.
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Zydeco Louisiana Cajun Creole Dance Band Music

Zydeco Louisiana Cajun and Creole Music and Dance History
My husband has always been a fan of Louisiana Cajun or Creole musical genre known as Zydeco. Zydeco is music and dance. Zydeco is recognized by its square dance like steps and bouncing accordian and fiddle driven tunes.
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