Author: Tannaim

Tannaim (Aramaic/Hebrew, plural of 'Tanna', meaning "Teacher", "Repeater").

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A satirical take on “on-line” dating—with a classical twist!

Written, recited and recorded by Tannaim, 2018. Artwork: Delilah Arts (Etsy.com) Dark Sea Girl (Lost But Not Found). Music: Alred Schnittke, Clowns und Kinder (1976).

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First love . . . a religious strait. A trespass of lyrical reflection . . .

“Vietato L’ingresso”

Written, recited and recorded ny Tannaim 2018. Music: (Music Source Unknown) Photo: Zachary Debottis (Pexels.com)

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Written for my mother in all of her grandiose. This piece takes on her accent, namely that amplifyed “oi” she would add to every “o” . . . and still hangs in my mind.

Written (Original Copyright 2000) recited and recorded by Tannaim 2018. Music: The African Classical Music Ensemble with Tunde Jegede. Artistry: Tanabe Studio (Etsy).

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Man and trees have a sacred relationship. Not only do they share the same DNA . . . they depend on one another in life . . . and in death.

“Take me with you . . .”

Written, recited and recorded by Tannaim 2018. Music: Sakura, Bamboo Flute. Photo: By Luizclas. (Pexels.com)

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An Ode to Le’a the Unloved

Le’a pleads against the inevitable . . .

Bereshit (Genesis) 29:23-30

Written, recited and recorded by Tannaim 2018. Music: Adagio. Artistry: Unknown Artist.

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Colored . . . Negro . . . Black . . . African-American . . .

Emphatically . . . Hebrew

Re-written (original copyright 2000) recited and recorded by Tannaim, 2018. Music: A mix of Strange Fruit (Instrumental) The Professionals; Vuvuzela African Horn (Zulu boy); and, The African Hebrew Heritage Ensemble, Zulu 6-8 (Drumming). Artistry: Deviant Art, African Woman by Drucilka