Beit Shira/House of Song - Part 2 Jewish Music in America

Howard Shalowitz

Howard Shalowitz is the hazzan (cantor) for Beit Shira Synagogue. His experience with music, both Jewish & non-Jewish, is impressive, including the singing telegram he delivered to the renowned opera star Luciano Pavarotti. He's served as hazzan with several prominent synagogues across the country and beyond. He shares programs on Jewish music widely as part of the Ambassador Program of the Cantors Assembly.

Songs included in this program:

D'ror Yikra by Amy & Barry Kanarek
Al Hanissim by Cantor Paul Zim
Frailach by the Saskatoon Klezmer Band
Utzu Eitza by Cantor Paul Zim

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Beit Shira/House of Song - Part 2 Jewish Music in America
Howard Shalowitz
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Klezmer
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Howard Shalowitz

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Lois Bierman (not verified) Mon, 07/11/2011 - 20:16
It has taken me 2 months to finally find the time to sit down and listen to the full segment without interruption! Wonderful questions, informative, interesting and fun answers, and amazing music. Thank you.

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