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Montreal teen recording artist beats the odds

Montreal teen recording artist beats the odds

When Brittany Kwasnik was eight, doctors told her parents that because of a vocal chord dysfunction she would never be able to sing. Now 19 and about to release...

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A musical celebration of Israeli independence day

A musical celebration of Israeli independence day

Tel Aviv was magically transported to Toronto at the recent Isrock Festival, a grand celebration of Israel’s 65th birthday. Almost 1,000 people gathered at the...

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Using music to bond survivors and the next generation

Using music to bond survivors and the next generation

Evan Malach Special to the Tribune When Faigie Libman first went on March of the Living 10 years ago, she sang so often that the rabbi on the trip jokingly asked...

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Lichtenberg spreading her wings

Lichtenberg spreading her wings

TORONTO – Toronto-based musician Lenka Lichtenberg has had a busy past year. She received the Susan Goldberg Canadian Folk Music Award as Traditional Singer of...

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Rada unplugged: Ethiopian-Israeli singer makes Toronto debut

Rada unplugged: Ethiopian-Israeli singer makes Toronto debut

TORONTO – Esther Rada, a sensational young Israeli singer whose cross-cultural style is a deep reflection of her Ethiopian heritage, made her Toronto debut recently. Her...

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