Socalled | |
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 Socalled performing in Montreal, October 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joshua Dolgin |
| Born | December 28, 1976 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Jewish hip hop, klezmer |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, accordion |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Piranha Musik, Label Bleu, Dare to Care Records |
| Website | socalledmusic.com |
Joshua Dolgin (born December 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Socalled, is a Canadian rapper and record producer, known for his eclectic mix of hip hop, klezmer, and other styles such as drum & bass and folk music. A pianist and accordion player, he has taught the latter at Klezfest London, where he has also run workshops in "hiphopkele".[1] He has played with clarinetist David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness!, Michael Winograd and has also worked with artists such as rappers C-Rayz Walz, Chilly Gonzales, funk trombonist Fred Wesley, and Sophie Solomon. Dolgin has Ukrainian, Romanian and Russian roots.[2]
- ^ "Who's Who in KlezFest, Ot Azoy! and the Jewish Song School 2005". Jewish Music Institutes. University of London. March 25, 2005. Archived from the original on March 11, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
- ^ Viatteau, Michel (June 23, 2011). "Canada's 'Jewish cowboy' combines Klezmer with electro". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved September 15, 2011.