Klezmer and zemirot by, among others, The Fying Bulgar Klezmer Band, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Frank London and Margot Leverett.
This night is dedicated to klezmer. We begin with the klezmer guide from The Rough Guide series. This compilation reflects the revival that klezmer has been through after the eighties. Traditional songs were given a new zest because they were naturally mixed with contemporary styles such as rock and jazz.
00:00 The Rough Guide to Klezmer Revival. World Music Network RGNET1203PR
The grooviest klezmer group in the Netherlands is the Amsterdam Klezmer Band. They recently launched their new CD: ‘Zaraza’. The Jewish music by this formation is ‘infected’ by Romanian, Turkish, Serbian, and Macedonian rhythms and melodies.
01:08 Zaraza. Amsterdam Klezmer Band. Essay Recordings AY CD19
The practice of singing zemirot, happens during Sabbath and its wonderful religious rituals. The founders of the Klezmatics – you will hear one of their CDs later on this night – have breathed new life into this mystic repertoire.
02:06 The Zmiros Project, London, Sklamberg, Schwimmer. Traditional Crossroads 80702-4309-2
The Canadian band The Flying Bulgar Klezmer makes a motley mix of klezmer and elements of rock, jazz and salsa.
02:56 Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band – TSIRCUS.
Traditional Crossroads CD 4292
The Klezmatics are the superstars in the world of klezmer. The musicians are from New York City’s East Village and founded the band in 1986. They gave an enormous boost to klezmer by immersing traditional klezmer in contemporary eclectic sounds, styles and genres. Piranha Music released a Best of-compilation album with their finest songs of the first 20 years.
03:59 The Klezmatics. Tuml = Lebn, the best of the first 20 years. Piranha CD-PIR2233
Clarinet player Margot Leverett has also played an important role in the revival of klezmer in the United States. She made a tribute to legendary clarinet players of old, such as Naftule Brandwein, Dave Tarras and Shloimke Beckerman, from the 20s and 30s.
05:17 Margot Leverett – The Art Of Klezmer Clarinet. Traditional Crossroads CD 4296