We Remember: Songs of Survivors

Audiences have been very moved by the PBS Documentary: “We Remember: Songs of Survivors,” the story of Holocaust survivors and talented singer songwriters whose lives mesh through this project created by SageArts and Jewish Family Service of Orange County, NY. The film (captured brilliantly by filmmakers Tim Miller, Ilene Cutler and Tim Guetterman) is currently available on PBS and Amazon Prime Video.

Four of the musicians, who participated in this project and are featured in the documentary. will perform their original music and the music from the film. Their performances will be enhanced with clips from their collaborations with Holocaust Survivors. The musicians are Elizabeth Clark, Jude Roberts, Kelleigh McKenzie, and Michael Veitch.

Elizabeth, Jude, Kelleigh, and Michael will share the songs from this endeavor in their entirety. The songwriters will also share stories about the development of their relationships with the survivors, as well as researching the Holocaust resulted in life-changing collaborations.

Composer, harpist/pianist, vocalist, and performance artist Elizabeth Clark’s major works include her interdisciplinary project "Seeds Under Nuclear Winter: An Earth Opera" which premiered in 2021, and the 2015 live-recorded album “Live at the Old Dutch Church.” She has performed with her world music ensemble 'Mamalama' at retreat centers and sanctuaries including the Omega Institute, Kripalu, and Chapel of Sacred Mirrors.

Jude Roberts has combined contemporary music with roots of English, Irish and Appalachian folk music and touches of baroque and Romantic-era classical pieces and European folk/pop. He’s performed at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and has toured throughout Europe.

Kelleigh McKenzie is a winner of NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, her song "Gin" won the Independent Music Award for Best Americana Song in 2009 and was featured on her critically acclaimed album "Chances."

Michael Veitch’s song “Veteran’s Day” has been covered by Judy Collins. His latest album, “Wachtraum” (“wake dream” in German) broke the top 20 on the Folk Radio Charts with “Valentine’s Day” hitting number one. Previously his song, “Pledging Allegiance” reached #10 on the 2017 Folk/Americana charts. He’s played the Newport Folk Music Festival and Kerrville.

VIDEO LINKS:

Samples from our live concerts:

https://www.weremembersongsofsurvivors.com/performances

“We Remember: Songs of Survivors” movie Trailer

https://www.weremembersongsofsurvivors.com/trailer

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Cutting Room , 44 E 32nd St., New York, United States