Margarita welcomes Daniella Rabbani onto the podcast! Daniella is an actress, filmmaker, podcaster, and singer, with a special passion for Yiddish music.
According to Daniella, "Jews don't control the media, but they did create Hollywood!"
After being suggested by numerous guests of the pod, Margarita finally found a chance to connect with Daniella, and it did not disappoint! Daniella talks about the fascinating industry of Yiddish theater and its influence on Broadway and Hollywood. She also walks us through her various projects including numerous films, performances, and her podcast - Mom Curious.
Follow Daniella on Instagram @daniellarabbani and check out her website daniellarabbani.com
Follow the Mom Curious podcast on Instagram @momcurious and listen wherever you get your podcasts
Daniella’s Kickstarter for Klezmerette: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/klezmerette/klezmerette-a-multimedia-project?ref=project_build
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:17 Who is Daniella Rabbani - actress and Jewish songstress?
05:56 Daniella's scene in Ocean's 8 & how God Friended Me was filmed outside of Margarita's apartment
08:35 How did Daniella become involved in Yiddish theater & music?
12:34 Tumbalalaika & the Russian Jewish audience
15:30 How did Yiddish theater impact Off Broadway, Broadway & Hollywood?
21:23 On Klezmer Music & the influence of other countries on Jewish culture
25:05 Daniella's upcoming film - Klezmerette
30:25 How has Daniella's activism on social media impacted her in the last year?
35:50 Mom Curious Podcast
37:55 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
