Matisyahu religion
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The moment when Matisyahu lost his cool
This is probably not the ideal moment to be interviewing Matisyahu, unless you enjoy the company of fired-up pop stars. Because it's the Tuesday after the Gaza aid flotilla incident and the Chasidic reggae artist and rapper - staying at the Holiday Inn in Brent Cross as he promotes his latest album, Light - is not happy.
The rangy New Yorker, 31 at the end of June, prowls around his hotel bedroom in kippah and green jogging pants. He places his tallit under his crumpled white T-shirt and sits down on the couch. In between mouthfuls of vegan curry, he assesses the events of the weekend.
"Oh boy," he says, fiddling with his grey beard and peyot. "I am blown away by the one-sided media coverage. Whether or not the ships should have been bringing aid to Gaza, those territorial waters belong to Israel - it's internationally agreed. They were warned repeatedly not to go there. But when the Israeli soldiers came onto the ships they were lynched; they were shot, stabbed, and beaten with poles. They were meant to be peace
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Matisyahu
Perhaps one of the most eclectic talents in popular music today, Hasidic reggae singer/rapper Matisyahu (born Matthew Paul Miller on June 30, 1979) has been captivating audiences since he burst onto the scene in late 2004. His infectious mix of reggae, hip hop, and Jewish soul has attracted the praise of a multitude of fans and critics alike. By combining the dancehall reggae sound of artists like Bob Marley and Buju Banton with the energetic ska of Sublime, as well as the Jewish spirit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, Matisyahu has created a popular cultural fusion that has inspired fans across the world.
Matisyahu was born in West Chester, PA, and eventually settled with his family in White Plains, NY. He was brought up as a Reconstructionist Jew. Matisyahu describes himself as a hippie at age 16 who was interested in reggae artists like Bob Marley. He even dropped out of high school at age 17 to follow the jam band Phish to the West Coast. “I wasn't into Judaism,” he claimed in an interview with Ha’aretz. “I was into music, Reggae, Bob Marley, girls. My parents wa
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Matisyahu
American musician
For the 2nd-century BCE Jewish high priest of the Maccabees, see Mattathias.
Musical artist
Matthew Paul Miller (born June 30, 1979),[2][3] known by his stage name Matisyahu (; מתתיהו), is an American reggae singer, rapper, beatboxer, and musician.
Known for blending spiritual themes with reggae, rock and hip hop beatboxing sounds, Matisyahu's 2005 single "King Without a Crown" was a Top 40 hit in the United States.[4] Since 2004, he has released seven studio albums as well as five live albums, two remix CDs and two DVDs featuring live concerts. Throughout his career, Matisyahu has worked with Bill Laswell and reggae producers Sly & Robbie and Kool Kojak. He has also appeared as an actor in films.
Early life
Matthew Paul Miller was born on June 30, 1979, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His family eventually settled in White Plains, New York.[2][5][6] He was brought up a Reconstructionist Jew[7][8] and attended Hebrew school at Bet Am Shalom,
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