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The Klezmatics: Tiny Desk Concert
Set list
- Gilad and Ziv's Sirba (Lorin Sklamberg)
- Holy Ground (Frank London; lyrics by Woody Guthrie)
- Zol shoyn kumen di geule (Shmerke Kaczerginsky; arranged by Frank London)
About
The esteemed band, The Klezmatics, was recently featured in a special Tiny Desk concert to celebrate the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. With a career spanning 25 years, The Klezmatics are renowned as one of the greatest klezmer groups globally, blending various musical influences and genres into their unique sound. Known for being Jewish innovators, American roots-rockers, punkish social activists, and folkie balladeers, the band's performances are a vibrant fusion of traditional Yiddish tunes with contemporary music styles.
During the concert, The Klezmatics showcased their musical versatility, performing a mix of older Yiddish songs and more contemporary pieces while intertwining different languages like Aramaic and Bavarian. The band's eclectic repertoire and dynamic performances were highlighted, demonstrating their anarchic yet glorious musical journey. Fans can look forward to the upcoming documentary, "On Holy Ground," directed by Erik Greenberg Anjou, which delves into The Klezmatics' captivating path to musical prominence.