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Gershom Sizomu
Spiritual leader of the Abayudaya community in Uganda and a performing musician whose accounts and compositions feature prominently in the episode.
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Jan 2, 2026
• 59min
Jewish Communities of Sub-Saharan Africa
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Join Rabbi Jeffrey A. Summit, an ethnomusicologist from Tufts, and Gershom Sizomu, spiritual leader of the Abayudaya community, as they delve into the rich tapestry of sub-Saharan African Jewish history and music. They reveal the fascinating origins of the Abayudaya and their unique blend of local drumming with Jewish songs. The podcast also explores the resilience of these communities under colonialism, their revival post-Amin, and how contemporary music is reaching global audiences, including a Grammy nomination.
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