ARTISTS
The New Jewish Music Series presents artists who bring Jewish musical traditions and cultural identity into modern creative expression.
Below is a selection of artists whose work reflects the breadth, creativity, and evolving spirit of New Jewish Music. Listen, explore, and discover the voices shaping this movement.
JENNY SCHEINMAN
Acclaimed violinist and composer recognized for her singular voice across jazz, folk, and experimental music.
Several of her many recordings blend Jewish musical influences with her unique sense of space and story.
Her forthcoming project brings new music inspired by stories from her Jewish grandmother's remarkable life in 1930s Europe.
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BRIAN MARSELLA
Extraordinary NYC pianist and composer whose work spans modern jazz and the avant-garde. Known for his lyrical touch, fearless improvisation, and stylistic versatility, he is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary creative music and a leading collaborator in composer John Zorn's expansive New Jewish Music catalogue.
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JON MADOF
Guitarist and bandleader whose work has helped define a new generation of Jewish creative music. Best known for Zion80, a groove-driven 10-piece ensemble, and his trio Rashanim, Madof blends Jewish tonalities with jazz, rock, and Afrobeat, creating work that is both deeply rooted and boldly contemporary.
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Marilyn Lerner
Leading voice in Toronto's creative music scene whose work bridges contemporary classical music, free improvisation, and Jewish cultural traditions. Drawing on Jewish history, literature, and cultural memory, she creates deeply expressive music marked by curiosity, spontaneity, and emotional depth.
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