Learn the stories of Holocaust survivors through original songs written in collaboration with singer-songwriters.
“When Holocaust Memories Result
in Deep Friendships and Beautiful Music”
The We Remembers,
who are the Singer-Songwriters from the PBS Special “We Remember: Songs of
Survivors” will be sharing songs and telling stories of writing with Holocaust
Survivors at two performances this September.
On
September 18, the group will be at The Cutting Room,44 E 32nd St., in New York,
NY 10016.
On September 22 they’ll be at Caffe Lena is
at 47 Phila Street, in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. That performance can, also, be viewed online during
the show and a week afterwards. Get your
ticket in advance for the online event
at caffelena.tv/programs/live-songs-of-survivors. (All donations go straight to
our singer-songwriters.)
“We Remember:
Songs of Survivors,” is a recent PBS Documentary that shares the stories of
Holocaust survivors through songs written in collaboration with
singer-songwriters. These songs, filled with joy and healing, celebrate the
extraordinary lives of this resilient generation.
The We Remembers
are four musicians who participated in this project to the stage to perform
their original music along with the music from the film. Featuring Elizabeth
Clark, Jude Roberts, Kelleigh McKenzie, and Michael Veitch, performances will
include clips and stories from their life-changing collaborations with the
Holocaust Survivors.
About The
We Remembers:
Composer,
harpist/pianist, vocalist, and performance artist Elizabeth Clark’s major works
include her interdisciplinary project "Seeds Under Nuclear Winter: An
Earth Opera" which premiered in 2021, and the 2015 live-recorded album
“Live at the Old Dutch Church.” She has performed with her world music ensemble
'Mamalama' at retreat centers and sanctuaries including the Omega Institute,
Kripalu, and Chapel of Sacred Mirrors.
Jude Roberts has
combined contemporary music with roots of English, Irish and Appalachian folk
music and touches of baroque and Romantic-era classical pieces and European
folk/pop. He’s performed at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and has toured
throughout Europe.
Kelleigh McKenzie
is a winner of NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, her song "Gin"
won the Independent Music Award for Best Americana Song in 2009 and was
featured on her critically acclaimed album "Chances."
Michael Veitch’s
song “Veteran’s Day” has been covered by Judy Collins. His latest album,
“Wachtraum” (“wake dream” in German) broke the top 20 on the Folk Radio Charts
with “Valentine’s Day” hitting number one. Previously his song, “Pledging
Allegiance” reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts. He’s played the
Newport Folk Music Festival and Kerrville.
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