In honor of Tu B’shvat a day of starting fresh and the birthday of Reb Nosson of Breslov
אזמרה לאלוקי בעודי
כי נמצא בך נקודה טובה
Azamra Lelokai B’Oidee – Ki Nimtza b’cha Nekuda Tova
Sing out to Hashem with all your Strength, for within you is a source of beauty.
Every Song is a Dream and every dream is a Story . 2 years ago I had a dream that the great day had come and the whole world had gathered as one in Yerushalayim. It was Sukkos and everyone was sitting in the great Sukka, however when I tried to enter they said I could not. I simply went outside and sat on a rock and started strumming my guitar. This Niggun came down and suddenly I was joined by a few stray souls, they all began to sing along with me. Before I knew it, there were hundreds of people singing the niggun, carrying me into the Sukka. I thought of the words from the teaching of Reb Nachman in Likutei Mohoran chapter 282 – Azamra! – for in each person is found a good point and from the point Song is born. May we all merit to sing and dance together in the Holy City!
Composed and Produced by Hudi Kowalsky
Video by Mordy Gilden
Mixed & Mastered By Alex Bodnar
Additional Recording by Hillel Kapnick
Extra Special thanks – Additional Choirs and Vocal Arrangements by Baruch Naftel & Hillel Kapnick
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Hudi grew up learning and absorbing the stirring songs and tales of Reb Shlomo Carlebach of blessed memory. He attended concerts and intimate performances by Reb Shlomo and absorbed his captivating energy. The influence of Reb Shlomo strongly permeates the message Hudi conveys through his song.
Over the years, Hudi began to perform these songs publicly. Leading public kumsitzin (informal musical gatherings) as well as Shabbos and Holiday gatherings. As he led these gathering, he began to connect with people through song and dance combining the power of both tears and of laughter. He continued to draw inspiration from many musical sources, primarily from the wellspring of mid-19th Century Chassidic songs that speak of Jewish Hope & Survival. Hudi sings with an old-world feel that at-once feels familiar & contemporary.
Hudi believes his performances are a shared experience with the crowd, drawing on their energy while infusing the room with his own, to allow for a powerful shared spiritual encounter.
As he developed as a musician, Hudi began to compose his own songs and put his own spin on contemporary tunes. He performs at a myriad of functions including Bar-Mitzvahs, Weddings, Concerts, Sheva Brachot, Pidyon Haben, Community Gatherings, Holiday Parties, Melava Malka, Shul functions, Chessed events, fundraisers, family parties and any other event that needs a special musical touch. He is available solo or with a full or partial band.
Hudi also leads Shabbos and Holiday Services in the “Carlebach” style, inviting congregations to meaningfully experience the prayers.
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