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Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution
Various Artists
Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution
Genres: International Music, Pop
 
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Rural Jewish wedding music from Eastern Europe has quickly found its way to become one of the world's most popular folk genres. Klezmer, originally defined as a form of instrumental Ashkenazic music, was a tradition seriou...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Rough Guide to Klezmer Revolution
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: World Music Network
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 8/26/2008
Genres: International Music, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 605633120523

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Rural Jewish wedding music from Eastern Europe has quickly found its way to become one of the world's most popular folk genres. Klezmer, originally defined as a form of instrumental Ashkenazic music, was a tradition seriously threatened following the Holocaust. Today, a new Jewish culture and klezmer sound are emerging, mixing elements of jazz, rock, hip hop, to mention a few. The Rough Guide To Klezmer Revolution reveals the latest trends and celebrates contemporary klezmer's greatest innovators. Artists Include: The Klezmatics, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Theodore Bikel & Socalled, David Krakauer, Flying Bulgars, Marilyn Lerner, Polina Shepherd, Daniel Kahn, Psoy Korolenko, Oy Division, Wolf Krakowski, Shtreiml, Mikveh, Margot Leverett & The Klezmer Mountain Boys, Frank London's Klezmer Brass All Stars, Moguilevsky & Lerner, Michael Winograd