Name: Rome Nigun
Duration: P00H02M43S
Description: Niggun (or nigun) is a Hebrew word meaning "humming tune." Usually, the term refers to religious songs and tunes that are sung without any lyrics or words. It is a form of voice instrumental music. Niggunim (pl) are especially central to Jewish worship in hassidic Judaism, which evolved its own structured, soulful forms to reflect mystical joy and attachment to God.

Rome Nigun

from Prayers and Melodies by Steve Klaper

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Niggun (or nigun) is a Hebrew word meaning "humming tune." Usually, the term refers to religious songs and tunes that are sung without any lyrics or words. It is a form of voice instrumental music. Niggunim (pl) are especially central to Jewish worship in hassidic Judaism, which evolved its own structured, soulful forms to reflect mystical joy and attachment to God.

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written in a backyard in Rome, NY

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from Prayers and Melodies, released April 13, 2006

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Hazzan-Maggid Steve Klaper Oak Park, Michigan

Hazzan Steve Klaper is a Jewish troubadour -- a spiritual storyteller, minstrel and teacher. An ordained Cantor, Maggid and teacher of Torah, Steve draws upon his Orthodox Jewish roots and over 40 years experience as a professional musician, infusing traditional Jewish teachings with melodies, sacred tales and wisdom from a variety of traditions -- ancient teachings that feel somehow familiar. ... more