Theodore Bikel, Guest Narrator
Sung by the Western Wind with Guest Instrumentalists
In this eclectic recording, Theodore Bikel tells the story of Chanukkah with uplifting musical selections written by Jews from every part of the world, ranging from Sephardic songs of the 15th century to German-Jewish songs of the 19th century, to contemporary songs like “Rock of Ages” and “I Have a Little Dreidel”. The Chanukkah Story is especially popular among children who tend to memorize the songs!
New York Times Critics’ Choice: Favorite Holiday Recordings
“This is a rich tapestry of sacred and secular fare, sung with subtlety and fervor, accompanied by an ensemble of old and new instruments and narrated, with his inimitable brand of quiet authority, by Theodore Bikel.” —The Pittsburgh Press
Track List (click to download samples):
1. Chanukkah, Oy Chanukkah
2. Mi Ze Y’malel
3. Hayo Haya
4. Mi Y’malel
5. Al Hanissim
6. Maoz Tzur
7. Maoz Tzur
8. Lo B’chayil
9. Psalm 30
10. Los Siete Hijos De Hanna
11. Hanerot Hallalu
12. O Ir Kleyne Likhtelekh
13. Boruch Ate, Zingt Der Tate
14. Tzindt On Likhtelekh
15. Mi Ze Hidlik
16. Akht Kleyne Brider
17. Lichvod Hachanukkah
18. Kemach Min Hasak
19. Hazeremos Una Merenda
20. Quita’l Tas
21. Ocho Kandelikas
22. Gut Yon-Tef, Aykh Kinder
23. S’vivon
24. Drey Zikh, Dreydele
25. I Have a Little Dreidel
Price: $14.95