Hasidistock
Hasidistock explores the status of music in Orthodox society, outlining the creative and economic influences at work around it, how its stars are born as well as the place of women in this intriguing musical scene. Irresistible, intoxicating joy is the emotion conveyed in every frame of this spectacular film that so clearly expresses the sustenance great music provides those who work in and love the genre.
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Nissim BlackNissim Black grew up in an African-American musical family of drug dealers and was one of the pioneers of the hip-hop scene in Seattle. From a young age, he embarked on a spiritual quest, at the end of which he converted and became a Breslov Hasid. Today, he lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh A and introduces rap to the conservative Hasidic world.CC30minJul 24, 2018
- 2. Gad ElbazGad Elbaz became famous at the age of 4 when he sang the hit "Father, I Love You" with his father, became a successful singer who produces pop hits based on Hasidic music, and signed well-received music videos that receive millions of views.CC30minJul 24, 2018
- 3. Lipa SchmeltzerLipa Schmeltzer grew up in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish town in the United States and from a young age sang before the Rebbe, until he was conquered and became a pop star of the Hasidic sector, with well-received music videos and thousands of views.CC30minJul 29, 2018
- 4. Motty SteinmetzMotty Steinmetz began his career as a child singing at the celebrations of the Viznitz Hasidic community, where he grew up, and quickly became the emotional star of traditional Hasidic music. His bell-ringing voice makes the toughest grooms cry under the chuppah, and he is invited to perform around the world. He refuses to perform in front of mixed audiences but tries to combine the strict rules of Hasidism with musical innovations and personal expression.CC30minJul 31, 2018
- 5. ZushaZusha, a young band characterized as Hasidic-hipster, combining Hasidic tunes with folk, reggae and electronic music. The episode follows them as they prepare for a Jewish music festival.CC30minAug 7, 2018
- 6. Kol IshaThree young singers who are dealing with the ban on women singing. Tzipora Ivgi is a Haredi Sephardi from Karmiel who performs for women only and is forbidden from being filmed singing, Odalia Berlin plays for men but sings only for women, Pearl Wolf from Chicago believes that the ban is for men only and therefore she performs for a mixed audience.CC30minAug 28, 2018
Hasidistock
Hasidistock explores the status of music in Orthodox society, outlining the creative and economic influences at work around it, how its stars are born as well as the place of women in this intriguing musical scene. Irresistible, intoxicating joy is the emotion conveyed in every frame of this spectacular film that so clearly expresses the sustenance great music provides those who work in and love the genre.
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Audio languages
Hebrew
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