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9:30 Coffee Break: Happy Hanukkah

November 27, 2013

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Happy Hanukkah! We'll play song from Jewish musicians for the 9:30 Coffee Break.
Adiel Lo / Wikimedia Commons

Chag Sameach! Today is the first day of Hanukkah and we wanted to help kick off the celebration. Many of our favorite musicians will be celebrating the festival of lights, and we wanted to let them know they are in good company.

Let's play songs from Jewish musicians. What songs should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Songs Played:

The Beastie Boys - "Sure Shot"

Yo La Tengo - "Autumn Sweater"

Carol King - "I Feel the Earth Move"

Simon & Garfunkel - "Mrs. Robinson"

Sleater-Kinney - "Turn it On"

The Ramones - "Do You Wanna Dance"

Van Halen - "Everybody Wants Some"