Gabriel Kahane
(born 1981 in Venice Beach, California) is an American singer-songwriter living in New York City. He is best known for his 2006 piece, Craigslistlieder
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Biography
Gabriel Kahane is the son of famous concert pianist and conductor
Jeffrey Kahane. He attended the
New England Conservatory before transferring to
Brown University, where he wrote his first musical.
Kahane currently lives in Brooklyn and performs his original songs in venues across the United States. He has also recently finished
the Public Theater’s commissioned musical,
February House
.
Works
Gabriel Kahane’s style is eclectic, most often mixing his classical background with modern folk-pop influences. He is most often compared to Sufjan Stevens
[1] and Rufus Wainwright, with both of whom Kahane has collaborated.
Kahane’s most famous work,
Craigslistlieder
, sets actual
Craigslist ads to a musical cycle. Other artists have covered this voice-and-piano piece.
[2]
Kahane released an album,
Gabriel Kahane
in 2008, receiving positive reviews.
[3]
Theater
Kahane has worked with New York City theater company
Les Freres Corbusier as musical director (works include
A Very Merry Unauthorized Children's Scientology Pageant and the LA production of
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Kahane has been commissioned by the Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia and the Public Theater in New York City.
[4]
Listening
Craigslistlieder
and other songs can be found on Gabriel Kahane’s website, www.gabrielkahane.com
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