Want to vote for the 2^nd Annual JVibe Music Awards, but not sure who all of the nominees are? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Read on for a comprehensive guide to the nominees.

	Blue Fringe: 70 Faces www.bluefringe.com. The group's second album, released in the summer of 2005, features 11 original songs in Hebrew and English and offers a blend of Jewish themes and contemporary sounds.
	The LeeVees: Hannukah Rocks www.leevees.com. Adam Gardner, Dave Schneider and friends sing a variety of Hanukkah songs for those looking to break away from traditional Christmas themed music at this time of year.
	Matisyahu: Youth www.matismusic.com. Released on March 7th of this year, the title track draws upon Matisyahu's studies of Chabad Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn - as well as his own tumultuous past. Read an article about one of his shows that was featured in JVibe magazine here: Is Matisyahu For Real?
	Dan Nichols: Be Strong www.jewishrock.com. The songs "B'tzelem Elohim," "L'takein et Ha Olam (The Na Na Song)," and "Chazak" capture the energy and spirit of Nichols and E18hteen.
	Y-Love: www.myspace.com/ylove. Y-Love (Yitz Jordan) converted to Orthodox Judaism in 2000, and later adopted the traditions of Hasidism (the mystical branch of Orthodox Judaism). He weaves rhymes in English, Yiddish, Hebrew, Arabic and Aramaic.
	Golem: www.golemrocks.com. New York-based Klezmer/Rock band Golem (named after the legendary Jewish Frankenstein of Prague) appeals to audiences of Klezmer fans and rockers alike, and performs in rock clubs, synagogues and concert halls.
	SoCalled: www.socalledmusic.com. SoCalled is a musician, photographer, magician and writer based in Montreal. He has appeared on a dozen recordings as a pianist, singer, arranger, rapper, writer and producer.
	DJ Handler: www.modularmoods.com. DJ Handler is the founder and director of Modular Mood Records, Barzilai Productions, and The Sephardic Music Festival. He spins a mix of Baile Funk and Afro Beat blended with 80's free style and hip hop.
	Beastie Boys: www.beastieboys.com. The boys from New York are one of the few hip hop groups from the early days that still enjoy major success around the world. Read our interview with Beastie Boy Adam Yauch.
	Jack Black: www.tenaciousd.com. Black's Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny was out in theaters in December.
	Lenny Kravitz: www.lennykravitz.com. Lenny, whose father is Jewish, reached rock stardom with his album Are You Gonna Go My Way and his song “American Woman” earned him a Grammy in 2000.
	Beck: www.beck.com. Beck, who is Jewish on his mother's side, has fused many different music styles has gained notice over the years. He performed on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show in Los Angeles on December 7th.
	Adam Levine: www.maroon5.com. Adam Levine, the Jewish member of pop band Maroon 5, helped bring the band to success with their album Songs About Jane.
	Hadag Nahash: www.hadag.co.il. This Israeli hip hop group blends Western pop and ethnic music while making political statements in many of their songs.
	Subliminal: www.tact-records.com. Subliminal, who's real name is Kobi Shimoni, is an Israeli rap artist and music producer. Read what JVibe has to say about him.
	Ivri Lider: www.ivrilider.com. Ivri Lider is a popular Israeli singer-songwriter and musician and is one of the most successful Israeli pop artists of his generation.
	Miri Ben-Ari: www.miriben-ari.com. Ben-Ari is a hip hop violinist and Grammy award winning artist who's new single, “Symphony of Brotherhood,” has been on the Billboards R&B top 10 list for over 10 weeks.
	Idan Raichel Project: www.idanraichelproject.com. Originally released 3 years ago, it was Idan's first ever solo album and went on to triple platinum success in Israel.
	Balkan Beat Box: www.balkanbeatbox.com. This 10-piece band lead by Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat plays shows around the world which sometimes last up to 3 hours.
	Chutzpah: www.chutzpahthegroup.com. This Los Angeles based group calls themselves the “First Ever Jewish hip hop Supergroup.” Read our interview with them.
	Rick Recht: www.rickrecht.com. Recht is one of the top-touring musicians in Jewish music playing over 150 concerts a year in the United States and abroad.
	Dan Nichols & E18hteen: www.jewishrock.com. Dan Nichols is another busy guy, performing over 200 concerts a year. Popular with the Reform movement, he travels the synagogue circuit with his group E18hteen.
	Craig Taubman: www.craignco.com. Taubman produces award winning Jewish and children's music as well as live concert events around the country.
	Debbie Friedman: www.debbiefriedman.com. An accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, Friedman has recorded over 19 albums in a career that has spanned over 35 years.

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