Never Forget: Lee Oskar’s Story Through Music and Art
Thu, Apr 24
|Mandell JCC
Experience an unforgettable Yom HaShoah with world-renowned musician Lee Oskar, through his iconic harmonica melodies, captivating musical performance, striking art, and powerful stories. Hosted by Urban Dor as part of a special community-wide program. Dessert reception included.
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
About the event
About Lee Oskar
Lee Oskar is an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, composer, producer, and lifelong musical explorer. He is renowned for his iconic role as a founding member and lead harmonica player of the pioneering funk/jazz band that composed and recorded such hits as “Low Rider,” “Spill the Wine,” “Cisco Kid,” “The World is a Ghetto,” “Slippin’ into Darkness,” “Why Can’t Be Friends,” and many more chart-topping songs from 1969-1993.
Over the years, several Lee Oskar compositions have been featured on movie sound tracks and television commercials. Oskar has contributed to many Gold and Platinum recordings, and has been honored with multiple ASCAP Writing Awards. His hooklines and melodies have been widely sampled, including the recent megahit song, “Timber” by Pitbull, and award-winning songs, “Strip That Down” by Liam Payne and “GDFR” by Flo Rida.
Yom HaShoah Performance
Lee Oskar's musical memoir, Never Forget, was inspired by his personal story…