It's as somber as it is blissful; as old as it is contemporary. And it's more than just the Horah!
This hour: the music of the Jewish klezmer tradition. We discuss its history and cultural significance, and we also hear from you.
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GUESTS:
- Christina Crowder - Klezmer musician and researcher, who performs with the ensemble in New Haven, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ
- Jane Hurwitz - Keyboardist and bandleader for Heavy Shtetl, a community klezmer band based in Hartford, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ
- Jeremy Sachs - Lead vocalist for Heavy Shtetl, a community klezmer band based in Hartford, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ
- Jared Schmidt - Violinist and drummer for Heavy Shtetl, a community klezmer band based in Hartford, º£½Ç»»ÆÞ
Eugene Amatruda and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.