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Matisyahu (born Matthew Paul Miller, June 30, 1979) is an American reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew. Since 2004, he has released two studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. |
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News in english
about Matisyahu
(July / 2009)
One Day Date: 02 Jul 2009
The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles -
I have seen the Jewish future — it’s loud, and hypnotic, and it reeks of pot. Last week, for two nights, I became a groupie. The singer Matisyahu came into my life just when I needed him most, and I followed him, like a Deadhead after Jerry Garcia, for two days and two nights.
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K'naan and Matisyahu, June 25, Knitting Factory Date: 02 Jul 2009
Boise Weekly -
by Mathias Morache When Somalian rapper K'naan took the stage, he held the demeanor and dignity of an artist not just performing, but rather sharing something unique with the world. The set was short, but powerful, and made all the more so because of its brevity. He didn't rely on pre-recorded beats; he had a full backing band and a scorching guitarist playing wailing lead on "If Rap Gets ...
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Matisyahu: Roots, rock, rebbes Date: 03 Jul 2009
The Aspen Times -
ASPEN - Matisyahu is typically referred to as a Hasidic reggae singer, and it's hard to argue with the accuracy of that description.
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Matisyahu: See him jam before Shabbat (sabbath) (Juice)
Date: 05 Jul 2009
Summer means more Friday concerts for Matisyahu.
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Matisyahu: Roots, rock, rebbes Date: 08 Jul 2009
The Aspen Times -
ASPEN - Matisyahu is typically referred to as a Hasidic reggae singer, and it's hard to argue with the accuracy of that description.
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What You’re Doing Tonight, 7/9 Date: 09 Jul 2009
NBC New York -
Brooklyn Bridge Park screens ‘Raising Arizona,’ Matisyahu plays Central Park, and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ parks it downtown
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‘The Big Rewind’ Date: 22 Jul 2009
New York Times -
“The first time I saw Matisyahu, he was performing at a glitzy, star-studded Seder in a hopelessly muddled documentary about anti-Semitism called ‘The Protocols of Zion.’ ”
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Kvelling over Kosha Dillz at VAC tonight Date: 22 Jul 2009
Boise Weekly -
Kosha Dillz makes a surprise stop at VAC tonight (July 22) as part of his "Fun in the Sun" tour. by Amy Atkins Kosher New Jersey rapper Kosha Dillz makes a hot hip-hop stop in Garden City tonight as part of his "Fun in the Sun" tour. Dillz, whose single "Cellular Phone" is gaining purchase on the airwaves, recently spent a little stage time with Matisyahu during the Denver, Colo., Mile High ...
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