Miryem Sandler

Miriam Sandler (née Mandelkern) is an American singer and dancer. She was a prolific backup singer during the 1990s for Latin pop artists like Jon Secada and Gloria Estefan before becoming a baalas teshuva. As a religious singer, she released her debut solo album, The Solution, in 2008.

Biography

Early life Miriam Mandelkern was born in New York City to a secular Jewish family and moved to Miami, Florida when she was five. She is of Cuban descent. In high school, she performed with vocal groups and vocal jazz ensembles.

Secular music career Sandler began her career singing jingles for Spanish-language TV and radio commercials.

Discography

Albums Almondseed (2000) (cassette tape; as Miriam Mandelkern) Finally Found You EP (2004) The Solution (2008)

Compilation appearances Michele "Rockin' Rebbetzin" Garner, The Kol Isha Show Volume 1 (2000) ("Thank You")

Other credits James Brown, Love Over-Due (1991, Scotti Brothers) (backing vocals) Roberto Perera, Passions, Illusions and Fantasies (1991, Heads Up International) (vocals) Roberto Perera, Dreams & Desires (1992, Heads Up) (vocals) Jon Secada, Si Te Vas/Heart, Soul & a Voice (1994, SBK) (backing vocals) Raúl di Blasio, Piano de America, Vol. 2 (1994) (vocals) Azúcar Moreno, El Amor (1994, Epic/Sony International) (vocals on "El Amor") Cheito, Cheito (1994, Epic) (choir/chorus) José Luis Rodríguez, Razones Para Una Sonrisa (1994, Sony) (backing vocals, choir) Julio Iglesias, La Carretera (1995, Columbia) (vocals) Fito Páez, Rey Sol (2001, Warner Music Group) (vocals) Gian Marco Zignago, A Tiempo (2002, Sony) (choir)