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The Multiple Voices of American Klezmer
Since the 1970s, klezmer has undergone a revival and radical transformation. Originally…
Vagabond Stars: a world history of Yiddish theater
This book provides an illustrated world history of the Yiddish theatre covering five…
Funny, it doesn’t sound Jewish : how Yiddish songs and synagogue melodies influenced Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood
An attempt to demonstrate the deep layers of 'JM' embedded in the popular American…
Portuguese Hatzi Qadish, Amsterdam, 18th century
Eighteenth-century notated sources of Jewish liturgical music are rare, and the…
Oratorio Ester, The Salvation of Israel by Esther (program brochure)
Program brochure for the gala concert and modern world premiere of Oratorio Ester, The…
Moischelach and schloimelach/ Boys like Moyshe and Shloyme
For an elaborate explanation about the song, see Song of The Month, March 2010.
Contemporary Ashkenazi Synagogue Music in Israel: Some Aspects of Change in a Relocated Tradition
Adapted from a lecture given at the 14th WCJS, 2005, this article is not a conclusive…