Spirited and Soulful
Music and Reviews
Deborah Katchko-Gray is a fourth generation pioneer cantor and recording artist. Her ten recordings of creative liturgical and holiday gems are perfect for music lovers of all ages. Kindersongs especially for little ones.
Kinder Songs are Jewish family sing-along of Jewish Children’s Songs. There are no tricks to this… just Cantor Deborah and her guitar making music. the perfect gift for the entire family.
I’ve listened to a lot of traditional Jewish holiday song recordings and most, for one reason or another should not have been made. But, this one is significantly different. First, Deborah Katchko has a warm, rich voice. Second, she sings honestly. What do I mean? There are no tricks to this recording, just Deborah and her guitar and she’s making music... Try playing it in the car and singing along!
I find you to be a first-rate hazzan and a consummate artist…your cds are a shining example of what we should aim to emulate.
If a teacher had but one student- you- it would be Dayenu!…your songs bring joy to my heart!
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Reviews of Jewish Soul
“If your tastes run to such classics as Yerushalayim Shel Zahav and you enjoy everything from Sephardic to Yiddish to contemporary pop, Katchko’s soprano renditions and acoustic rhythms are the perfect musical menu for you. Her inspiring version of , ” The Place Where I Belong” will have you singing along.”
Hadassah Magazine
“Impressively eclectic, Deborah Katchko – another pioneer female cantor puts a refreshing, colorful spin on quintessentially Jewish songs and stories. Drawing upon Middle East rock, Country Western and traditional and contemporary Jewish melodies, Katchko’s powerful voice can sound both sensual and spiritual”
Hadassah Magazine
“Connecticut based Cantor Deborah Katchko has wide appeal. With a strong and soulful voice, she covers a broad range of songs in several languages, exposing us to Jewish culture from various times and places.”
Boston University Alumni Magazine
“Nurturing our family’s Jewish identity is an art, rather than a science. Fortunately people like Deborah Katchko can help. Her three cds offer a rich array of traditional and contemporary Jewish music suffused with her warm and welcoming spirit. “
Jewish Woman Magazine
“This edition marks one of the most innovative, important, and creative blending of guitar and Jewish music. It surely will not take away from those Cantors who wish to chant either capella, or with piano or organ, but for those Cantors skilled in playing guitar, this will be a loving and long lasting companion which, I am sure, will touch the hears and souls of the next generation of Jews to hear this incredible music.”
Rabbi/Cantor Jon Haddon
Rabbi Emeritus
Temple Shearith Israel
Ridgefield, CT