Poland Day 2
Before WWII, Poland had a thriving Jewish community. Over the course of the Nazi campaign, most of them – about 3,000,000 – were killed (along with 3mil Polish non-Jews), my grandfather’s entire family among them. Polish Judaism was decimated and never recovered, but there is now an exciting movement of “renewal” and revived Jewish activity […]
Poland Day 1
Dzień dobry, Poland! We made it. and my grandfather has already made fast friends with the Israeli Canadian on the bus, the Welsh couple eating lunch next to us, and the hotel concierge. Master Schmoozer at large. It’s the first night in Warsaw and i’ve already put on a show. Today is Grandfather’s Day, which is an actual […]
My Polish Wisnia: Poland Part 1 – Prelude
My grandfather is a survivor. He survived the Warsaw ghetto, the Auschwitz death camp, time in the army fighting alongside the Americans who brought him to the States. His story is a remarkable story, made all the more remarkable by the fact that he is able to tell it. This time I get to not […]
The OutMusic Awards Are Coming
The 9th Annual OutMusic Awards are almost here! The 2015 OutMusic Awards (OMAs) is the biggest night in LGBT music & entertainement presented by LARA, the LGBT Academy of Recording Arts. After winning 3 previous OutMusic awards, I have been invited to perform on stage at this year’s awards show in NYC. The event takes place Monday, Jan 19 […]
Happy 2015
and may all your wishes Kazoo (click HERE to see more pictures from 2014) Buy AVI WISNIA WEBSTORE [CDs & merch on sale until Jan 1] Stream The Ultimate Avi Wisnia Catalog Playlist [Spotify] Avi Wisnia’s Best of 2014 Playlist [Spotify] Avi Wisnia Radio Station [Pandora]
songs for the solstice
It’s the Season of Giving, so I’d like to give you some new tunes to stick in your ears! Sign up for the AW Newsletter, and download these recently recorded songs for free. JUST ANOTHER DAYDREAM (Live in Princeton) HARVEST MOON (Live in Princeton) DINDI (acoustic) Whatever holiday you celebrate, wherever you are in the […]
Everything On Sale
Need a shirt or kazoo to keep you warm this winter? Or maybe you’d like to send some music to someone you like-like? Starting TODAY, all items in the Avi Wisnia Webstore are on sale! Buy something this week, and i’ll even throw in a little limited-edition gift – from me, to you. Visit The […]
Philly Sings Philly 2014
Philly Sings Philly is back for it’s 4th year of honoring past and present Philadelphia musicians. Tuesday, November 18 features: Avi Wisnia, Sean Hoots, Kuf Knotz, and many more; with live art by Frank Kolbmann
Spotlight on Philly in Performer Magazine
Spotlight on Philadelphia in Performer Magazine! Check out my feature in the latest issue, where I chat up what’s new & what’s changed in the local scene with other Philly artists. Thanks to Chris M. Junior for the spread! (Head on over to my FB Page to see more pics from the photo shoot)
Love Song
“The couple danced to ‘Love Song’ by Avi Wisnia – and that’s when he began feeling the full impact of the wedding” It is the biggest honor for me to have my music as the soundtrack for anyone’s important moments – and certainly, for a celebration of love. Congratulations Ron & Bob!!!
