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Shabbat Music
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The world of film and theatre music lost a great light recently when the songwriter Richard M. Sherman died. From Mary Poppins to The Jungle Book, music written by Sherman and his brother, Robert, has brought joy to millions over many decades. The Sherman Brothers were born to a father of Russian-Jewish origin, a composer of the prior generation on Tin Pan Alley.
Here is our tribute to Richard Sherman, live from services this past Shabbat – joyful words of the liturgy combined with a bouncy tune made famous by Julie Andrews.
Song by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Adapted by Cantor Azi Schwartz
Music Director: David Enlow
AV: Oscar Acevedo, Erik van Batavia, Justin Goodman
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