. „ . ,,,. . , . . .„...k.„ N. • ..:. , , , • . . , , ,.. , . „.‘, . „„.1 „... ,,..,, , N. ,.. N-, ,.... .N , . , ;1,. , o.N. ,,Nk": ,, ,. Singer Goes On Record With New Jewish Album MICHAEL ELKIN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS L isa Wanamaker, whose dance credits include the Jerusalem Group of Con- temporary Dance in Israel and the Toronto Dance Theatre, has made a dramatic turn to records. Her new CD, Shirim ("Songs"), featuring more than 20 songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino, has just been released. `Tye had a dance career all my life," says Ms. Wanamaker, "but "Some of that goes back to World War II," when the Dutch hid their country's Jews from the Nazis. Lisa Wanamaker has nothing against recording in the United States, but sometimes, she says, "it's much harder to do things here than elsewhere. "Jewish people in this country have a little hesitancy when it comes to [acknowledging] their own. But the minute you Your Hosts: Rick Rogow & Tommy Peristeris Welcome to the best Greek food this side of Greektown featuring the finest lamb chops among other excellent Greek favorites. OUR OUTSIDE DINING PATIO IS NOW OPEN * Let Us CATER Your Next Affair. JOIN US FOR LUNCH Now Accepting Reservations OR DINNER For All Private Occasions LINE jAzz ThFurrisddaayy featuring Kevin Crosby and David Ball Open 7 Days • Carry-Out Available papT (-NON 737,4600 61 99 Orchard Lake Rd. (N. of Maple) West Bloomfield 50% OFF OUR GREAT TURKEY BURGER Lisa Wanamaker I wanted to do something with my singing." What she has done is lent her voice to a winning album, her first. "It was important to me that it be Jewish, important to my roots," says Ms. Wana- maker. Indeed, she is rooted in Yid- dishkeit. Her mother, Edith Basha Wanamaker, is a veteran of the Yiddish and English stage. The play's the thing for other members of the family, too: Lisa's late uncle, Sam, was a prestigious actor and founder of the Shake- speare Globe Center; cousin Zoe is an acclaimed actress; and her brother, Marc, is a Hollywood his- torian. Ms. Wanamaker's new album is a Dutch treat — the album was recorded in Holland. "The Dutch community is interested in cultures other than their own, especially Israeli and Jewish culture," says Ms. Wanamaker. Michael Elkin is the entertainment editor of the Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia. leave the country, you get recog- nized." Abroad, says Ms. Wanamak- er, Yiddish is recognized as "an exotic language." Among some Jews here, she says, the language doesn't trans- late as a winner. It won Lisa Wanamaker over years ago. But Jewish culture has always held sway with this grad- uate of the Los Angeles Institute of Jewish Education and of the Habonim movement. Trained in dance movement in New York, Los Angeles, England and Israel, T Wanamaker pon- ders her next move, which will also be in the recording field: an album this summer with Israeli composer Uri Ophir. Next year in Jerusalem? No, maybe right here at home, says Ms. Wanamaker. "I'm hoping that from these two albums some people will recognize what I can do and say, 'Let's try her in English now.' " SANDWICH ON ONION ROLL WITH SAUTEED ONIONS, LETTUCE & TOMATO WITH PURCHASE OF ANOTHER DELICIOUS TURKEY BURGER SANDWICH ASK ABOUT OUR NEW AND BEAUTIFUL MAYAIR PARTY ROOM FOR EVENTS UP TO 75 PEOPLE 855-9463 DINE IN • CARRY-OUT CATERING We Only Use Kosher Products In Our Preparation of Foods 32418 NORTHWESTERN HWY. BETWEEN MIDDLEBELT & 14 MILE 4 tox.ePeaTI Next time you feed your face. . . Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Authentic Chinese Food At Moderate Prices • CANTONESE • MANDARIN • SZECHUAN • HUNAN 0 OFF think about your heart. ' O D DINE IN OR CARRY-OUT • • Not Valid For Sunday Brunch 1 Coupon Per Guest Check • Not Good On Other Specials Or Discounts • Expires 12-30-95 • JN SUNDAY BUFFET- ALL•YOU•CAN•EAT 11 a.m. 8 p.m. - SALAD BAR CHINESE & AMERICAN DISHES • f ul) American Heart Association OPEN 7 DAYS, MON.-THURS., I 1 a.m.-11 p.m., FRI. & SAT. 1 I a.m.-12 Mid., SUN. 11 A.M.-11 p.m. WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE 11 MILE Bet. Lahser & Telegraph • Southfield 354-3700