“We get lost, or are ineligible, in existing categories,” said Sarah Aroeste, who performs in Ladino. (J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA) — There is a Grammy Award for just ...

He encountered the cultural seepage of American influences, as evident, for example, in Arabic renditions of the classic “Yes, Sir! That’s my Baby.” Or, take the music that Tunisian Jewish ...

wrote a classical music piece in 2013 partially inspired by their Jewish grandmother’s heritage and immigration to the United State. Israeli cellist Matt Haimovitz was co-nominated for his work ...