Klezmer music

The word klezmer comes from the combination of the Hebrew words Kli and Zemer, literally meaning “tool (or instrument) of the singing”. This word designates the instrumental music of the Center and East-European Jews. Strongly marked by its geographical and cultural environment, klezmer music is extremely varied. Discover it with a few clicks…
Feature Article

Klezmer music: from the past to the present

Coming with a tremendously rich booklet, a true historical and ethnomusicological essay, this CD released in September 2015 features archive recordings, unpublished until now, and absolutely breathtaking…

The revival of klezmer music – Hervé Roten and Denis Cuniot (1h45 of video in French)

As part of the 2010 Yiddish Culture Days, Hervé Roten, ethnomusicologist and director of the European Institute of Jewish Music, and Denis Cuniot, klezmer pianist, present an overview of the revival of klezmer music…
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Conference

Klezmer: Music, History and Memory, by Walter Zev Feldman

Klezmer: Music, History and Memory is the latest study of the music created by the Jewish musicians of Eastern Europe…

Book
CD

Chekhov’s Band – Eastern European Klezmer music from the EMI archives 1908-1913

Coming with a tremendously rich booklet, a true historical and ethnomusicological essay, this CD released in September 2015 features archive recordings, unpublished until now, and absolutely breathtaking…

KlezmerGuide

Complete website about klezmer music, with many links pointing to music to listen and scores to consult…

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