Projects: collaborations
PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER
Formed in 1993 by vocalist Basya Schechter, the Jewish folk ensemble is heavily informed by both Eastern European klezmer and Middle Eastern Jewish music, as well as the sensibilities of Schechter’s orthodox upbringing.
DARSHAN
Inspired by the mystical poetry and songs of the Jewish tradition, Darshan breathes new life into ancient Hebrew and Aramaic texts through a combination of Rap Commentary and Musical Midrash. esoteric indie rapper ePRHYME, world-soul singer Basya Schechter of Pharaoh's Daughter, and multi-medial polymath Shir Yaakov Feit transform classic Jewish texts and prayers into a truly unique form of Sacred Pop Art For The People.
SONGS TO LIVE BY
Profound words and quotes from influential speakers paired with meditative and textural soundscapes and lyric videos in collaboration - Basya Schechter and composer, bass player, composer/producer - Daniel Ori
ITZIK MANGER PROJECT
Avi Fox Rosen and Basya Schechter set the Yiddish poetry of Itzik Manger to music. We are so excited to bring these songs to the world.. Stay tuned!
BAIS YAAKOV PROJECT
Naomi Seidman wrote an incredible book called “Sarah Schnirer and the Bais Yaakov Movement: A Revolution in the name of Tradition, explores the history of the movement in the interwar period. With a group of women singers who also left, Basya is arranging songs that Naomi found in the archive from this period of time.
DREAMING IN ARAMAIC
Collaborating with Zach Mayer and friends, on setting quotes from the Zohar on the world of subconscious. Inspired and motivated by Jill Hammer’s book - etc.
Videos
No Miles
If you hold on
Peace is the Way
There must be
