Hi Everybody,
It is a rare day indeed when we can convince a Jewish music icon like Yerachmiel Begun to stop composing, rehearsing or recording and just sit still for an hour to shmooze in a relaxed fashion about what he knows best - Jewish music! And believe me, after almost 35 years in the business, Yerachmiel Begun knows his stuff, has strongly held beliefs, and is not shy about speaking his mind! Whether it’s about the current state and direction of Jewish music today, his own new bestselling CD ‘Miami Yavo,’ or his upcoming New Miami Experience, Yerachmiel will hold you spellbound with his grasp of what’s happening, his insights and his hopes for the future.
You’ll find this exclusive, in-depth interview revealing and surprising to say the least, as you get to know Yerachmiel Begun one-on-one!
As we begin our 21st year of publishing this finely-tuned literary instrument you tenderly hold in your pizza-stained fingers, we take a long look back at where we came from and where we stand today. As printing and computer graphics technology leaped ahead at lightening speed, we quickly evolved into a colorful, professionally produced, world class publication. Our eclectic potpourri of timely articles, sometimes controversial but always riveting write-ups, as well as our famous sense of humor, stood us head and shoulders above our “nuchmachers” in the industry! Jewish music stars, along with up-and-coming talents, paraded across our covers in a colorful tapestry of musical snapshots that span the decades. So, in this issue, we pause to look back, speak to some of the movers and shakers in the industry, as well as our esteemed rav, R’ Moshe Meir Weiss, who has been writing for us since issue #1 in 1988 (as well as being on the radio show with me even longer than that), and find out what they really think of us. We present the results of our investigation in a special 4-page anniversary retrospective we hope you’ll enjoy.
We also present a colorful look back at “The Event,” Sheya Mendlowitz’s magnificent, recently-held concert starring Lipa and friends. If you were there, you’ll love this dramatic souvenir reminder - and if you missed it, prepare to be bowled over by the sheer magnitude and mind-blowing spectacle of it all!
This month's Special Report explores the depths of human emotion from a Torah perspective, in a sincere and sensitive expose entitled 'The Power of Love.' It's a moving, motivating, must-read for every relationship!
Wishing you all a chag kosher v’sameach,
Your friend,
Country Yossi
