2. Pass the Candle - Michelle Citrin
3. Tzur Chayenu - Josh Nelson
4. Fire - Yael Meyer
5. I Have a Little Dreidl - Joshua Nelson
6. Hanerot - Pharaoh's Daughter
7. Scottish Niggun - Rabbi Menachem Creditor
8. Hanukah Gelt - The Klezmatics
9. This Light Tonight - Elana Jagoda
10. Rock of Ages - Rebbesoul
11. New Light - Naomi Less
12. Ocho Kandelikas - Alberto Mizrahi
13. Mi Yimalel - Craig Taubman
14. Hanerot Halalu - Mare Winningham
15. Suri Goali Yah - Hillel Tigay / Year 1
16. B'Rakhot L'Hanukka - Milken Archive
17. Shehechianu - Craig Taubman
18. Honika Electronica - Smooth-E FREE DOWNLOAD AT AMAZON
We had mentioned on the front page, a day or so ago, that Craig Taubman of the Craig & Co. label, had put together a nice little package of Hanukkah tunes that he might--might--make available for FREE for a limited time as he did with his High Holy Days collection earlier. Sure enough, here it is. "Lights, Vol. 2: A Hanukkah Music Sampler".
People often lament the lack of good Hanukkah music for mixtapes or whatever. Well, there is music out there, but you just have to look a little harder sometimes. And, with alternate spellings and whatnot, there simply isn't a Hanukkah search term that's as all inclusive as "Christmas". Well, there's some excellent stuff here--much of which I worked hard to locate on my own over recent years. Craig's done all the work for you. Don't be a schmuck! Download it already! Not only are there some good pop, rock and folk Hanukkah tunes here, but you'll have a better idea of who and what to look for in the future.
My personal favorites on this set would include Craig's own version of "Maoz Tzur", Michelle Citrin's "Pass The Candle", "A New Light (Or Chadash)" from Naomi Less, and I've been groovin' on this new one from Yael Meyer since the other day. Or maybe the comedic rap of Smooth-E is more what you're looking for. Whatever. It's in there! Just a little taste, huh? A Bisel Eppis? Eat, eat. It's good for you.