When I set out to write "Liquid Fire," I didn’t want to glorify drinking or paint bourbon as some magic cure for the day’s troubles. Instead, I wanted to capture the reality of those quiet moments when a glass of…
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Folk Rock Reflections
Behind the Music
My name's Gedalya, I'm a New York-based singer-songwriter with music that combines folk-rock melodies with uplifting lyrics that strive to bring hope to diverse audiences worldwide.
I began writing poetry at a young age and then taught myself how to play the piano when I was seventeen and began putting my poems to song and I've released seven albums to date.
I'm also the director of A New Song USA, a nonprofit organization that performs concerts for incarcerated individuals and more.
In this blog I hope to explore my musical history, creative approaches, challenges I've faced in my career path and some of the ideas behind the songs I write.
Thanks for joining me!
Oct 26, 2025
In the Corner of the World: The Places We Carry with Us
Sometimes we think if we just change our scenery, life will finally make sense. But I’ve learned, through music and stories—my own and those I hear on the road—that no matter where we run, we always carry ourselves along for…
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Oct 5, 2025
Podcast: On the Heels of the Messiah: Lessons from Prison Concerts and the Road 
Gedalya shares stories from recent prison concerts and reflects on the spiritual pulse of America in this kickoff to his new series, “On the Heels of the Messiah.” Hear how music opens hearts behind bars, discover what’s next on the…
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Sep 26, 2025
Breaking the Loop: Reflections on “My Old Ways”
There’s a certain honesty in admitting that, no matter how much we try to change, we often find ourselves circling back to the same patterns, the same struggles, the same “old ways.” That’s the raw heart behind my new song…
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Sep 15, 2025
The World is Still the Same
The World Is Still the Same
A Soulful Acapella Reflection on Change and Memory
A Song of Stillness in a Moving World
Hi, it’s Gedalya again. I want to share something different with you this time—a song that’s not just…