klusums - March 25th, 2008

Matisyahu -
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vJ5FvaASrs0
http://youtube.com/watch?v=hip2i9yHZ38&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KxxuSiC4wNw

For the 2nd century Jewish high priest of the Maccabees.

Matisyahu (born Matthew Paul Miller,June 30, 1979) is an American reggae musician.

Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae and rock sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being a member of Chabad - Lubavitch, a chassidic group of Judaism, but has recently left Chabad-Lubavitch and is now a mainstream Chasid, looking into the Karlin Chassidic sect. As such, Matisyahu stands out for wearing the traditional clothing of Hasidic Jews and not performing on the Sabbath. Since 2004, he has released two studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. 

Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006.