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Gabriel Kahane (born 1981 in Venice Beach, California) is an American singer-songwriter living in New York City. He is best known for his 2006 piece, Craigslistlieder.

Biography
Gabriel Kahane is the son of famous concert pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane. He attended the New England Conservatory before transferring to Brown University, where he wrote his first musical.

Kahane currently lives in Brooklyn and performs his original songs in venues across the United States. He has also recently finished the Public Theater’s commissioned musical, February House.

Works
Gabriel Kahane’s style is eclectic, most often mixing his classical background with modern folk-pop influences. He is most often compared to Sufjan Stevens and Rufus Wainwright, with both of whom Kahane has collaborated.

Kahane’s most famous work, Craigslistlieder, sets actual Craig’s List ads to a musical cycle. Other artists have covered this voice-and-piano piece.

Kahane released an album, Gabriel Kahane in 2008, receiving positive reviews.

Theater
Kahane has worked with New York City theater company Les Freres Corbusier as musical director (works include A Very Merry Scientology Pageant and the LA production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Kahane has been commissioned by the Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia and the Public Theater in New York City.

Listening
Craigslistlieder and other songs can be found on Gabriel Kahane’s website, www.gabrielkahane.com

External Links, Articles and Reviews
http://www.imgartists.com/?page=artist&id=734&c=2

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/06/gabriel_kahane.html

http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/gabriel-kahane-surrounded-by-marble-flooring-the-prettiness-concert/20030489-3737777.html

http://chicagoist.com/2009/04/28/do_this_gabriel_kahane_at_st_pauls.php