"Maida's programs perfectly inaugurated our
Café Royale series ... at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. I loved
hearing her. Her voice is like a fine wine ... rich and nuanced -- a real
pleasure."
-- Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic
Director
The National Yiddish Theatre/Folksbiene
"Maida is a great draw for our members,
young and old. She has a beautiful voice, a commanding presence, and a
significant song repertoire ... from the blood-pumping songs of social
justice to the aching beauty of Yiddish lullaby. She is a consummate entertainer
who brings her exceptional talent to every performance."
--Ann Toback, Executive
Director
Workmen's Circle
"With a voice and a Yiddish as elegant
as she herself, Maida sets a standard for Yiddish folksong today."
--Shane Baker
Actor/Raconteur
"Young and old were enthralled by Maida's
performance. Her warm, clear voice, fine musicianship, rich repertoire,
and strong presence were all enhanced by the pure joy Maida brought to
her music."
-- Elliott Palevsky, CEO
Emeritus
River Garden Senior Services (Jacksonville,
FL)
"Maida exuded pure lyrical joy in her
stirring renditions of Yiddish and English songs, as we were taken on a
heartfelt journey tonight, evoking both laughter and tears."
-- Steven CF Anderson,
President & Executive Producer
A.P.L. Anderson Productions, Ltd.
"Maida Feingold is an American folksinger
in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Theodore Bikel. Maida's
use of Yiddish at once reflects the experience of the Jewish people, while
transcending to capture the universal hopes and struggles of all humanity.
Listening to her sing is inspirational and delightful."
-- Motl Didner, Associate
Artistic Director
The National Yiddish Theatre/Folksbiene
"With her beautiful voice, intelligence,
integrity, and passionate devotion to good over evil, folksinger Maida
Feingold channels the great personalities of the American folk-music revival
of the 1960's, as well as the idealistic Yiddish troubadors of the early
labor movement. She is a wellspring of optimism and musical joy."
-- Moishe Rosenfeld, President
Golden Land Concerts and Connections
"Engaging and captivating! Maida mines
a rich tradition of folk music, from joyous and soulful Yiddish and Russian
songs to poignant protest ballads from the '60's. Heartfelt and brimming
with nostalgia, she wins you over with a lovingly crafted program that's
beautifully sung and wonderfully entertaining."
--Annie Bergen
WQXR
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