Susan Colin: Listen & Buy

This CD confirms Susan Colin as a gifted singer and reveals her to be a passionate and insightful songwriter. From the angelic "Yvarechecha" (selected for the URJ Shabbat Anthology IV), the jazzy "Rainy day niggun" and the raw and powerful "Hear My Prayer" the listener is treated to a rare blend of styles and traditions. This fresh and inventive CD will no doubt appeal to all people with a desire to explore their faith. Susan Colin leaves us humming with her "Pray with me" and wanting to "Sing a new song" along with her.

This CD features updated versions of familiar songs you may hear at a Shabbat service. Listen to Shabbat Favorites to get in the Shabbat mood, even if you can't get to your synagogue for services! The songs, performed by Susan Colin, are in typical order of a Shabbat worship service, and a musical interlude is included for a silent prayer.

Selections: Red is the Sky (Shur/Edel); Mah Tovu; Hine Ma Tov; Yedid Nefesh (Azkare/Zweig/Zweig); Sh'ma/V'ahavta (Friedman); V'Sham'ru (Weinberg); Shalom Rav (Klepper/Freelander); Interlude (Tomboulian); Oseh Shalom (Hirsch); Yismechu Hashamayim; Mi Shebeirach (Friedman); Shalom Alechem

This CD features updated versions of introspective songs that will move you to find that "still, clear voice" within your heart. Perfect for quiet times, when you seek comfort or inspiration. Susan Colin performs with accompaniments of piano, guitars, strings and flute, to create a warm, rich listening experience. The CD concludes with a little something extra: an upbeat wish used at the High Holidays, to offer blessings for a good, healthy year of peace!

Selections: Eili, Eili (Zahavi/Helman); Shalom Rav (Steinberg); R'tzeh (Idelsohn); Sim Shalom (Janowski); Eil Malei Rachamim (Adler); Adonai Roi (Psalm 23) (Cohen); L'Chi Lach (Friedman); Achas Shoalti (niggun); May You Have A Good Year (Shur)

Sheet music, full piano/vocal arrangements, available for songs from Every Day. Visit www.oySongs.com for complete information.