Tales of the Diaspora

How Do You Know

Cody's Song

We Will Outlive Them

Eshet Chayil (Woman of Valor)

Eshet Chayil (Woman Of Valor)

I began writing this song shortly after October 7 in response to witnessing the ongoing violence and turmoil in Israel-Palestine as well as the extremism, propaganda (of multiple kinds) and polarization that has proliferated since then.  Being a Jewish person in a moment like this, especially one who briefly lived there and still has loved ones on both "sides" out there has been...well, a trip.  To put it mildly.  And while I am in absolutely in no way the most victimized person in this scenario, especially as someone who currently lives in the US, I was (and to be real, still am) holding a lot of grief, fear, worry, anger, and other heavy, complicated feelings about what's been happening that didn't have anywhere to go.  So as I often do, I turned to songwriting because sometimes songs can express things in a way other mediums cannot.  I hope that hearing this song also gives you the permission to feel all of the heaviness and move through it, regardless of what "team" you're on.

In the meantime, aside from hoping you'll enjoy "The Same Old Song," I'd like you, yes you, the person reading this to do 1 thing.  Call your representatives and demand that they use their power to push for 1) a BI-LATERAL, SUSTAINABLE ceasefire between Hamas and the Israeli government to stop the mass bloodshed in Gaza AND 2) the immediate and safe return of my Israeli siblings who have been held hostage for the past almost 5 months.  It is imperative that you demand BOTH of these things EXPLICITLY at the same time.  Not one or the other, BOTH.  Bi-lateral, sustainable ceasefire now AND bring them home now!

The Same Old Song

About the EP

A folk-rock protest album, but throw some falafel and matzah ball soup at it.

“Ain’t No Power” is a lot of things.  It is a protest album.  It is a sound experiment.  It is an act of defiance and resistance to white supremacy.  It is about love, hope, clarity, and solidarity in the midst of anger, fear, and despair.  As musicians, artists, and lovers of the arts we have an obligation to use the skills we possess to respond to what is happening around us and strive towards a fairer and more just world.  “Ain’t No Power” is my response from my perspective as an olive/brown skinned Jewish woman and musician to what I see happening around me.  This project is the culmination of many months of introspection, creative thought, and hard work.  I am proud of these sounds of rebellion that I have created and cannot wait to share them with you.  

Olam Chesed Yivaneh- Menachem Creditor Cover

Ain't No Power - EP

Olam Chesed Yivaneh - Cover

Olam Chesed Yivaneh - Rabbi Menachem Creditor Cover

About the EP

A folk-rock protest album, but throw some falafel and matzah ball soup at it.

“Ain’t No Power” is a lot of things.  It is a protest album.  It is a sound experiment.  It is an act of defiance and resistance to white supremacy.  It is about love, hope, clarity, and solidarity in the midst of anger, fear, and despair.  As musicians, artists, and lovers of the arts we have an obligation to use the skills we possess to respond to what is happening around us and strive towards a fairer and more just world.  “Ain’t No Power” is my response from my perspective as an olive/brown skinned Jewish woman and musician to what I see happening around me.  This project is the culmination of many months of introspection, creative thought, and hard work.  I am proud of these sounds of rebellion that I have created and cannot wait to share them with you.  

Virus- Original by Tzipporah ©

Virus

About the EP

A folk-rock protest album, but throw some falafel and matzah ball soup at it.

“Ain’t No Power” is a lot of things.  It is a protest album.  It is a sound experiment.  It is an act of defiance and resistance to white supremacy.  It is about love, hope, clarity, and solidarity in the midst of anger, fear, and despair.  As musicians, artists, and lovers of the arts we have an obligation to use the skills we possess to respond to what is happening around us and strive towards a fairer and more just world.  “Ain’t No Power” is my response from my perspective as an olive/brown skinned Jewish woman and musician to what I see happening around me.  This project is the culmination of many months of introspection, creative thought, and hard work.  I am proud of these sounds of rebellion that I have created and cannot wait to share them with you.  

Ain't No Power- Original by Tzipporah ©

Ain't No Power (Like the Power of the People)

Ain't No Power (Like The Power Of The People)

About the EP

A folk-rock protest album, but throw some falafel and matzah ball soup at it.

“Ain’t No Power” is a lot of things.  It is a protest album.  It is a sound experiment.  It is an act of defiance and resistance to white supremacy.  It is about love, hope, clarity, and solidarity in the midst of anger, fear, and despair.  As musicians, artists, and lovers of the arts we have an obligation to use the skills we possess to respond to what is happening around us and strive towards a fairer and more just world.  “Ain’t No Power” is my response from my perspective as an olive/brown skinned Jewish woman and musician to what I see happening around me.  This project is the culmination of many months of introspection, creative thought, and hard work.  I am proud of these sounds of rebellion that I have created and cannot wait to share them with you.  

Stay- Original by Tzipporah ©

Stay

About the EP

A folk-rock protest album, but throw some falafel and matzah ball soup at it.

“Ain’t No Power” is a lot of things.  It is a protest album.  It is a sound experiment.  It is an act of defiance and resistance to white supremacy.  It is about love, hope, clarity, and solidarity in the midst of anger, fear, and despair.  As musicians, artists, and lovers of the arts we have an obligation to use the skills we possess to respond to what is happening around us and strive towards a fairer and more just world.  “Ain’t No Power” is my response from my perspective as an olive/brown skinned Jewish woman and musician to what I see happening around me.  This project is the culmination of many months of introspection, creative thought, and hard work.  I am proud of these sounds of rebellion that I have created and cannot wait to share them with you.  

Fast Car-  Instrumental Tracy Chapman Cover

Fast Car - Instrumental Cover

Fast Car - Instrumental Tracy Chapman Cover

About the EP 

A folk-rock protest album, but throw some falafel and matzah ball soup at it.

“Ain’t No Power” is a lot of things.  It is a protest album.  It is a sound experiment.  It is an act of defiance and resistance to white supremacy.  It is about love, hope, clarity, and solidarity in the midst of anger, fear, and despair.  As musicians, artists, and lovers of the arts we have an obligation to use the skills we possess to respond to what is happening around us and strive towards a fairer and more just world.  “Ain’t No Power” is my response from my perspective as an olive/brown skinned Jewish woman and musician to what I see happening around me.  This project is the culmination of many months of introspection, creative thought, and hard work.  I am proud of these sounds of rebellion that I have created and cannot wait to share them with you.  

Suburbia- Original by Tzipporah ©

Suburbia

Tzipporah (She/They) is a Minneapolis-based guitarist and singer-songwriter. She graduated from the music program at University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus in 2015.  After graduating she became involved with She Rock She Rock, a Minnesota based nonprofit focused on empowering women, trans, and nonbinary folks through the art of music.  She taught for three years as a part of She Rock She Rock’s Girls’ Rock and Roll Retreat summer program and served for three years as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.  Tzipporah currently works for Hopewell Music Cooperative North, a Minnesota non-profit dedicated to breaking down barriers in access to music education in North Minneapolis.  Tzipporah believes that music is a revolutionary force that can bring awareness to issues of injustice, promote understanding, and foster positive social change.  In addition to her involvement with She Rock She Rock and Hopewell Music Cooperative North, Tzipporah is an active performer around the Twin-Cities.  In 2019 her artistry and unique sound helped her advance to the semifinal round of Sun and Sky Entertainment’s “Celebration of Music” competition and talent search (at that time she had not yet reclaimed her Hebrew name and was performing under the name Wendy).  She currently teaches guitar, ukulele, and songwriting at El Diablo Amps and Guitars in Northeast Minneapolis.

The Same Old Song

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