| 1 | Chaka Khan | Like Sugar |
| 2 | Aretha Franklin | Muddy Water |
| 3 | Ray Charles | Shake your tailfeather |
| 4 | Harry Connick Jr | Nowhere with love |
| 5 | Tony Bennett | Steppin out with my baby |
| 6 | Al Green | Love and happiness |
| 7 | Michael Franks | Living on the inside |
| 8 | Chris Stapleton | Tennessee Whiskey |
| 9 | Kali Uchis | After the Storm |
| 10 | Luke James | Drip |
| 11 | Johnny Balik | Honey |
| 12 | Thundercat | Them changes |
| 13 | Prince | Strange relationship |
| 14 | Huey Lewis & the news | Power of love |
| 1 | N8n & Boogie Boy | Georgia (Live) |
| 2 | Bill Withers | Grandma’s hands |
| 3 | Freak Power | Turn on, tune in, cop out |
| 4 | Childish Gambino | Redbone |
| 5 | King Floyd | Groove me |
| 6 | Marvin Gaye | Piece of clay |
| 7 | John Mayer | Still feel like your man |
| 8 | Robin Thicke | 2thesky |
| 9 | N8n | Blurred Lines |
| 10 | Rus Nerwich | You are to me |
| 11 | Jett Rebel | Should have told you |
| 12 | Stephen James | Runaway |
| 13 | Bruno Mars | Finesse (Live at the Apollo) |
| 14 | N8n | Baby Blue (Live in the IDC radio studios) |
Episode 22 “This is us”
| 1 | Labi Siffre | Watch Me |
| 2 | Blind Faith | Can’t Find My Way Home |
| 3 | Damien Jurado | Over Rainbows and Rainier |
| 4 | Ray LaMontagne | Such A Simple Thing |
| 5 | Meshell Ndegeocello | Tender Love |
| 6 | Gotye | Somebody that I used to know ft. Kimbra |
| 7 | Luiz Bonfá | Seville |
| 8 | Growing Pains Theme Song | As long as we got each other – Theme song |
| 9 | Robin Thicke | Dreamworld |
| 10 | N8n | N8N – Sign Your Name |
| 11 | Mavis Staples | Dedicated (or. Bon Iver) |
| 12 | Bettye LaVette | Emotionally Yours |
| 13 | Jeff Buckley | Mama youve been on my mind |
| 14 | Bob Dylan | Mr. Bojangles |
| 15 | Leonard Cohen | Famous Blue Raincoat [Live Nov 13, 2008; O2 Arena, London, England] |
Did you know my brother was a pop star? You probably already by now I come from a musical family. So my brother N8n (pronounced Nathan) is an artist, a deejay, a drummer and a performer. He’s always playing somewhere around the world, from London to Capetown, from Shanghai to Tel Aviv. And in between his live gigs, he hops in and out of the studio to record his songs. This one was produced in New York. ‘Losing Control’ is the second single from his forthcoming album ‘Imaginathan’. The new single is another catchy tune with a solid hook, hear it once and it will stick in your head. The production is minimal with N8N & producer Scott Jacoby (John legends, …) bangin’ the beat, a Fender jazz bass to give it that depth, the acoustic guitar and clavinet playin’ the groove, while the the warm harmonies and 80’s synth pad take over the chorus. Lyrically N8N sings about a bad case of the ex. ‘Goin’ out of my mind – and into your Soul – It’s breaking my heart – Feels like I’m Losing Control’
N8n performing ‘Losing Control’ live in Rothschild12 Tel Aviv
photo by Sien Josephine
Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays of the Jewish calendar. It commemorates a clash of civilizations, a time where the Jews in the ancient Persian empire were saved from extermination. The story of Purim is told in the Biblical book of Esther (the Megillah, meaning the scroll containing the biblical narrative) in which Haman, royal vizier to King Ahasueros, planned to kill all Jews. Thanks to Esther and her step-dad Mordecai, the plans were foiled. The word “Purim” means “lots” and refers to the lottery that Haman used to chose the date for the massacre. The day of deliverance became a day of feasting and rejoicing.
During Purim, it is customary to hold carnival-like celebrations, to perform plays and parodies. Americans sometimes refer to Purim as the Jewish Mardi Gras. For Europe it’s Carnaval. According to the Talmud, a person is required to drink until he cannot tell the difference between “cursed be Haman” and “blessed be Mordecai,” though opinions differ as to exactly how drunk that is. There are a few explanations to the origin of the tradition of disguise. One of them is Venahafoch Hu, meaning ‘the opposite happened’. The light atmosphere of Purim gave rise to an abundance of jokes, clowning and humor, based on the Megillah’s words Venahafoch Hu. Another explanation is God hiding his identity in the Megillah of Esther. Or it is a tribute to Mordecai dressing up as the King to save Esther. Also, since charity (Mishloach Manot) is a central feature during Purim, it allows the givers greater anonymity which preserves the dignity of the recipient. Or as Yoram Ettinger writes: “Purim is the holiday of contradictions as well as tenacity-driven-optimism: annihilation replaced by deliverance; Esther’s concealment of her Jewish identity replaced by the disclosure of her national/religious identity; Haman’s intended genocide of the Jews replaced by his own demise; Haman replaced by Mordecai as the chief adviser to the king; national and personal pessimism replaced by optimism.”
In Tel Aviv, Purim means 4 days of parties; and for everyone, including babies, pets and even statues. Here are just a few of the events of the last weekend:
“Crazy Purim Party” with YoYO deejays Mark RonsonSeb Chew, Leo G.@ HaOman17
photo by N8n
“Superfly” party @Hangar11 Federation Hall
photos by Yaki Zimmerman
Morfium-Mendelimos-Rubi party @ Hangar11
photo by Eyal Marilus
Purim weekend on Rothschild Street
photos by Marilyn – Canon EOS M
the annual Tel Aviv Purim Street Party
photo by Adi Ezra 2012
Food, drinks & great vinyl – Friday afternoon @ Port Said
photos by Marilyn – Canon EOS M
Tel Aviv is divided into 9 districts that have formed naturally over the city’s history. The oldest of these is Jaffa, the ancient port city out of which Tel Aviv grew. There’s much to write about Jaffa, I’d talk about the flea-market or the ancient city but let’s focus on the port today. The Old Port of Jaffa is reputed to be one of the oldest ports in the world, notably being the port from which Jonah set off in the famous Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. Its long and fascinating history as strategic port in the Eastern Mediterranean continued until only recently when new ports were built south of Tel Aviv in Ashdod and north in Haifa, to cater for modern-day shipping methods. Still functional as a small fishing port, the port is currently a recreational zone featuring many restaurants and cafes with lots cultural and artistic activities.
One of my favorite spots in the Namal (port in Hebrew) is called The Container. The Container is an industrial warehouse from the 1920s that has been converted into an art project space, bar and restaurant, located on the waterfront. The NY times recently wrote: “The space fuses Red Hook grit with Levantine glam, incorporating a sweeping, 45-seat horseshoe-shaped bar under a warehouse-high ceiling that affords nice views of both the oversize wood oven in the open kitchen and the rotating exhibits on the walls. Adding to the mix is a three-times-a-week D.J. set.” And live gigs:
As my brother is coming to visit Tel Aviv again, we set up a little concert there. On Friday July 6th at 10PM, N8n will perform with his Israeli band led by drummer Ori Raz for another night of good vibes by the water, some good old funk and some new ‘raw’ material. People are advised to reserve tables, entrance is free. Join us!
More info: http://www.namalyafo.co.il/ – http://www.container.org.il/ 03- 683 63 21
Jaffa Port – photo credit Dani Jordan
The Container by night – photo credit The Container
The Container inside – photo credit Liron Erel
The Container inside – photo credit The Royal Excursion
When you grow up in a musical family you’re not aware of how unconventional your life is. With a concert promoter father who’s also an amateur blues performer and stage animal I thought I’d seen something. Until my little brother became a soulbrother and joined the stage.
Last week, Nathan, better known as N8n, gave a special performance at the coolest spot in Tel Aviv called Rothschild 12. Every time he comes visit me in Tel Aviv, we set up a gig. And when Antwerp and Tel Aviv join forces, our blog celebrates.
We put a band together via email and text messages thanks to drummer and socialite Ori Raz: Shlomi Maya – keyboard, Nitzan Berger – Guitar and Avishai (Avsha) Back – Bass. N8n landed in the afternoon so we went straight to the venue to meet the band and do soundcheck. A few hours later the boys rocked the place! The venue was packed with lots of beautiful people, Belgians, Internationals and Israelis.
N8n started with some alternative versions of his own songs from the first record in order to warm up the crowd. Then the cover songs came in, the audience stood up to twist and shout. Later on I was invited on stage to do one of my personal favorite songs of all times: ‘Sympathy’ by Rare Bird. That doesn’t happen very often. I mostly stand on the side and admire the men of my family doing it on stage. I love their music but if I play and/or sing it’s mostly another type of songs. Sad songs. So this time we combined best of both worlds and after a lovely introduction I managed to reach the stage and play my song, accompanied by N8n. And then it was time to bring on the patron of the family, the well known Boogie Boy. He took over the mic, the piano and the audience for some classic Ray Charles and B.B. King tunes. And that would be a typical Ambach family music night, only shared with an amazing crowd.
Thanks to all the lovely people who came out and joined the good vibes.
video credit Sharon Erde
For more info about N8n and Boogie Boy: www.n8nmusic.com – www.boogieboy.be
As you might have noticed, these past few weeks i haven’t really been active on our little blog. Main reason? Swamped with work. Anyway, instead of boring you with stories about what i’ve been doing, I’ll just show you:
Contemporary Fashion Days, Antwerp – organized by F.F.I.
N8N‘s birthday party, dancing with the stars (or at least the stars-scarf of Merrymaker Ruth)
Shooting the new Philadelphia cream cheese commercial
PR agency OONA‘s Housewarming
Above and Under: Vascobelo‘s baristabar @ Contemporary Fashion Days Antwerp: great coffee, amazing taste. This pop-up coffee bar was the perfect getaway from my busy life. Thanks to Jaime for taking me there!
Above and Under: N8N‘s performance in Amsterdam. Play that funky music white boy!
A LA PROXIMA!
Sien Josephine
