Desert Soul Music: Matt Turk and Basya Schechter

Join distinguished speakers and performers to celebrate and explore culture, music, philosophy, current events, books and more with a Jewish twist. Light Shabbat candles, raise a glass of wine, tear a piece of challah and enjoy a delicious oneg Shabbat (wine and noshes) after the program. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk joins hypnotic folk-rock singer Basya Schechter for an evening of unforgettable music. Schechter is the founder of the neo-Chasidic world music band Pharaoh’s Daughter. Turk performs in a variety of musical settings, ranging from alternative rock and folk to the world beat of his side project Mandolin Caravan. Register by December 11 and receive a free CD. Date & Time: Fri, Jan 11, 2008, 8:00pm Location: Lexington Ave