Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Matisyahu – Happy Hanukkah
It’s safe to say that Matisyahu has cornered the market on contemporary Hanukkah music, not that he’s had much competition in that department. Back in 2010, the Jewish reggae star released the single Miracle, which celebrated the traditional story of the Festival Of Lights, and he has followed that up with the uncreatively-titled Happy Hanukkah. In the spirit of giving back, Matis released the tune as a digital download charity single, with all the proceeds going to The Jewish Federation Of North America and The Robin Hood Foundation until the end of the holiday on December 16.
Matisyahu, who released his fifth studio album Spark Seeker back in July, is currently in the midst of his annual Festival Of Lights tour, which this year includes a number of special acoustic shows and visits Atlanta’s Center Stage Theater tonight.
Seeing as Hanukkah hits night three tonight, it seems right to feature the music video for Happy Hanukkah, which features fellow tribesman Paul Rudd as a bearded ukulele player. Let’s check it out…
Jeffrey Greenblatt
Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a B.A. in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of Scripps Networks Interactive, MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.
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