From ‘Amy Winehouse Sound’ Creators, A Funky Hanukkah Anthem

By Gabe Friedman for The Jewish Week

Aside from “Dreidel, Dreidel” and Adam Sandler’s humorous tune, there are very fewHanukkah songs in the pop culture lexicon.

But a group of modern soul enthusiasts seeks to change that — and make the Festival of Lights a little bit funky, too.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings — a retro-sounding band that’s celebrated for its authentic Motown sound — kicks off its new holiday album, “Its A Holiday Soul Party,”  with “8 Days of Hanukkah,” a track that’s an upbeat marriage of catchy soul music and Jewish cultural references.

In a testament to the Dap-Kings’ throwback style, the band has also released the track as a 45-revolutions-per-minute record single. The B-side asks, “What does Hanukkah mean to you?” before providing a background track without vocals, allowing listeners to sing in their own lyrics.

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