Zusha: How Two Friends are Reimagining Ancient Soul Music

Zusha: How Two Friends are Reimagining Ancient Soul Music

From Jewish Insights with Justin Pines by Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

March 18, 2026 · 58 min · Episode 102

About this episode

Justin Pines interviews the Hasidic folk-rock duo Zusha about their journey of transforming ancient prayers into modern music.

How do you turn 2,000-year-old prayers into modern hits? For the 100th episode of Jewish Insights, Justin sits down with the world-renowned Hasidic folk-rock duo, Zusha. Shlomo Gaisin and Zachariah Goldschmiedt open up about their journey from wordless niggunim to electronic soundscapes, and the "idol smashing" required to keep their art authentic. In this episode: The Creative Process: How Zusha bridges the gap between the ancient and the modern. The Evolution: Moving from folk melodies to atmospheric electronic music. God's Voice: Bringing God into their lyrics. Soulful Performance: Exclusive live versions of "Don’t Leave Me On My Own" and "Pull Me Through." Visit the band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zushamusic/

People in this episode

Host: Justin Pines

Guests: Shlomo Gaisin, Zachariah Goldschmiedt

Topics covered

  • ancient soul music
  • creative process
  • folk melodies
  • electronic music
  • Hasidic folk-rock
  • authenticity in art

Keywords

  • Zusha
  • Hasidic music
  • soulful performance
  • niggunim
  • electronic soundscapes
  • music evolution
  • God in lyrics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zusha

Books & works: Don’t Leave Me On My Own, Pull Me Through

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