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- Rev. Heng Sure
- Username: Hengsure
- Location: Berkeley, CA
- Joined PRX: Dec 01, 2004
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- "Hassidic (yes, Hassidic) Reggae"
- Summary: Matisyahu is a Hassidic Jew, and the front man for his own reggae band.
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Review of Hassidic (yes, Hassidic) Reggae
Rev. Heng Sure
Posted on December 02, 2004 at 08:52 PM
Matisyahu's talent would surface in any community; he's committed, he's gifted; his values are rooted in his heart. That he raps Hassidic content from a Reggae container makes him a standout.
This piece could inspire youth, immigrants, Hasidim, minorities, shy musicians, the religiously insecure, to greater confidence and courage.
We knew him when. You don't have to be Jewish...
I felt I lost touch with the narrator's guiding hand halfway through. A touch more structure would have enhanced the piece.