Born in Toronto, traveling the globe through South Africa, Germany, Israel, and more, and finding her home in Philadelphia, singer, songwriter, and educator Chana Rothman’s music crosses borders, languages, and genres.
Her latest album, ‘Mother of Creation,’ blends influences from folk, pop, and world music across its ten tracks while tackling a variety of subjects, including community, resilience, resistance, healing, sustainability, motherhood, childhood, and a sense of belonging.
The album is set to release on Friday, May 9, with a headlining performance at The Fallser Club in East Falls to celebrate its release.
“At this moment, we are in need of medicinal music — music that points us toward hope,” Rothman said of the album. “This collection of songs is a prescription for wellness: introspective balms of divine protection (‘Kameya’), childhood moments (‘Record Player’), and upbeat calls to collective action (‘Not For Sale’).”
To complete this album, Rothman was joined by several Philadelphia singers to perform a few of her favorite songs. Cantor Brad Hyman of the historic Congregation Rodef Sholom on Broad Street, acclaimed singer and composer Yosef Goldman, beloved local public school music teacher and vocal talent Hillary Eisenman, cantorial soloist Bekah Robinson, accomplished singer and soloist Emily Joy Goldberg and Emmy-nominated Philly-based singer/songwriter Avi Wisnia all appear on the album.
For more information on Chana Rothman, visit chanarothmanmusic.com
