Matisyahu News

Summer means more Friday concerts for Matisyahu. The reggae singer's Hasidic Jewish faith means he has to call it a day when the sun goes down on Friday, the start of the Jewish Shabbat, or Sabbath.

Listening to national recording artist Trevor Hall's new album is like taking a journey through current world events and, simultaneously, the story of Hall's young, 22-year life.

Matisyahu gazes at his own high water mark. Hey. He's been able to tour and make ends meet ever since the boom and fizzle of his entrance and exit from popular awareness .

Matisyahu is typically referred to as a Hasidic reggae singer, and it's hard to argue with the accuracy of that description.

THE HOOD INTERNET Don't over-analyze The Hood Internet . The Chicago duo - Aaron Brink and Steve Reidell - aren't out to legitimize the art of the remix/mashup. They use their laptops to unite strange bedfellows like Grizzly Bear and Dead Prez in the spirit of pure and simple body moving.

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Given his high-profile youth activism, folks may have forgotten Toki Wright is a rapper, too.

It isn't necessary to read the latest BBC World News reports to know that religious understanding between the masses remains as illusive as ever, but for musicians, however, the theological differences are apparently not as divisive.

There was a time when Hasidic reggae singer, Matisyahu was viewed by some as a sort of a parody stuck between two worlds - one overly Jewish , and one that was faux Jamaican.

Central Park Summer Stage on Thursday, July 9th! Combining the sounds of Bob Marley and Shlomo Carlebach, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence.

Posted on June 22 2009 The Frontier Touring Company is pleased to confirm the return of Matisyahu to Australia this August.

Devoted to Orthodox Judaism, the roots reggae singer has performed with Sting, 311 and Les Claypool; He'll jam Sunday at Pozo Sarah Linn Comments tool name close tool goes here A t first glance, reggae artist Matisyahu seems like a contradiction in terms.

Last night in Los Angeles, I had a chance to go to my first NIGHTS show at the Wiltern Theatre.

Matisyahu will be performing a set Thursday, June 11 at the Rialto Theatre. His career has been built on an artistic style that blends hip-hop, reggae and classic rock.

Matisyahu will be performing a set Thursday, June 11 at the Rialto Theatre. His career has been built on an artistic style that blends hip-hop, reggae and classic rock.

When Matisyahu started to gain national attention with his 2005 album "Live at Stubbs," some may have thought his act was a joke.

Matisyahu will be performing a set Thursday, June 11 at the Rialto Theatre. His career has been built on an artistic style that blends hip-hop, reggae and classic rock.

By dubbing its summer jaunt "The Unity Tour," Nebraska-bred 311 is symbolizing its message of positivity and love, said singer/DJ SA Martinez.

Matisyahu will be performing a set Thursday, June 11 at the Rialto Theatre. His career has been built on an artistic style that blends hip-hop, reggae and classic rock.

Matisyahu is a Hasidic Jewish reggae singer who blends Bob Marley's legacy with hip-hop, electronica, rock and Middle Eastern music.