Ira Levin is a Bay area singer/songwriter who peforms a blend of liturgy, worship and contemporary pop. Drawing healthy influence from the full spectrum- Jethro Tull to Debbie Friedman- his Jewish pop music reflects a real sense of Americana that’s sometimes laid-back and folksy, and at other times raucous and ruach-filled.
The songleader’s repertoire finds Sea shanties meeting Shabbat songs in Hebrew while blues tunes riff on the miracle of Manna. Levin’s songwriting is truly soulful, a genre all its own: soulfolk. And its a delight for young and old, folkies and rockers. Ira performs solo concerts or with a backing band for audiences young and not as young. He also leads a lively Friday Night Service!
Manna
Seafaring Lcha Dodi
Madlik Oti
“A musical cheerleader in the realm of Jewish worship. Singing in Hebrew and English, Levin lets it rip much as a gospel singer might, making spiritual connection paramount. ‘” Dan Pine, Jewish Bulletin
“A mix of original tunes and interpretations of Jewish liturgical standards, the CD shows Levin to be a musical cheerleader in the realm of Jewish worship.” Jewsweek
