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Klezmer (from Yiddish כלזמיר, etymologically from Hebrew k'li zemer כלי זמר, "musical instrument") is a musical tradition which parallels Hasidic and Ashkenazic Judaism. Around the 15th century, a tradition of secular (non-liturgical) Jewish music was developed by musicians called kleyzmorim or kleyzmerim. They drew on devotional traditions extending back into Biblical times, and their musical legacy of klezmer continues to evolve today. The repertoire is largely dance songs for weddings and other celebrations. Due to the Ashkenazi lineage of this music, the lyrics, terminology and song titles are typically in Yiddish.
Originally, klezmer (plural klezmorim) referred to musical instruments, and was later extended to refer to musicians themselves. It was not until the mid-to-late 20th Century that the word was used to identify a musical genre. Early 20th Century recordings and writings most often refer to the style as "Yiddish" music, although it is also sometimes referred to as Freilech music.
Style
Klezmer is easily identifiable by its characteristic expressive melodies, reminiscent of the human voice, complete with laughing and weeping. This is not a coincidence; the style is meant to imitate khazone and paraliturgical singing. Several techniques are used to accomplish this. There are krekhts, 'sobs', and dreydlekh which are a form of trill. More on [ Klezmer ]
Surf Klezmer at the DNA. My day is complete
xthread (RichardT) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:06:33 -0000
Surf Klezmer at the DNA. My day is complete
At a very hippie latka party. I want to hear some klezmer drumming.
J_Lab (Jonathan Laba) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:00:38 -0000
At a very hippie latka party. I want to hear some klezmer drumming.
RT @chickenfatklez: The Klezmatics are playing tomorrow in Skokie. http://www.centreeast.org/ #klezmer #chicagoevents
SkokieNet (SkokieNet Librarian) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:06:47 -0000
RT @chickenfatklez: The Klezmatics are playing tomorrow in Skokie. http://www.centreeast.org/ #klezmer #chicagoevents
"Freit Sich, Yiddelach (Be Happy, Jews)" by Naftule Brandwein from "King Of The Klezmer Clarinet"
kdicfm (KDIC 88.5 FM) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:13:51 -0000
"Freit Sich, Yiddelach (Be Happy, Jews)" by Naftule Brandwein from "King Of The Klezmer Clarinet"
Random Xmas klezmer at grumpys.
morgenlarsen (Morgen Larsen) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:01:03 -0000
Random Xmas klezmer at grumpys.
I look like I should be leading that Klezmer band http://twitpic.com/u3g4t
hasardous (Jerry Hasard) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:48:23 -0000
I look like I should be leading that Klezmer band http://twitpic.com/u3g4t
The Klezmer Shack - Comprehensive site on Klezmer and 'world music from a Jewish slant.' Contains an extensive directory of Klezmer artists and a calendar of performances. The place for Klezmorim to network.
Meta Description: [ The KlezmerShack is the online home of 'world music from a Jewish slant'. We cover Klezmer and more, focusing on the edges and the sounds that express who we are now. We also provide the place for klezmorim, other musicians, fans and scholars to network online. ]
About the Klezmer Revival - From one of the greatest current klezmer authorities, an article about the Klezmer revival.
Arrangements of Klezmer Music - Several arrangements of Klezmer pieces, from the Cincinnati Klezmer project.
Der Bay - Anglo-Yiddish Newsletter - International Anglo-Yiddish newsletter with international calendar of events, news of klezmer bands, Yiddish teachers, and Yiddish clubs and translators
Meta Description: [ international anglo-yiddish newsletter with international kalendar, with news of klezmer bands, yiddish teachers, yiddish clubs and translators ]
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Jozef der Gassnsinger - Collection of Yiddish folksongs with lyrics and sheet music.
Meta Description: [ Compuserve ]
Klezmer Geneva - Includes a complete guide of Klezmer music in general, the local scene, and also a presentation of Rojinkes mit Mandeln and Hotegezugt, bands directed by Michel Borzykowski.
Meta Description: [ Le site de la musique klezmer à Genève (Suisse)
présente
Rojinkes mir Mandeln et Hotegezugt,
deux groupes de musique klezmer
dirigés par Michel Borzykowski
ainsi que des informations complètes sur le klezmer
(musique juive d'Europe de l'Est).
The klezmer music web s... ]
Klezmer in Germany / Germans and Klezmer - Transcription of a lecture given by Heiko Lehmann.
Meta Description: [ lecture by Heiko Lehmann hold at October 19th at WOMEX 2000 in Berlin ]
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Klezmer Links from Seth Rogovoy - A compendium of articles, reviews, interviews, columns, and assorted other published and unpublished writings of local, regional and national interest by music and cultural critic/reporter Seth Rogovoy.
Klezmer Ring - Webring for sites about klezmer and klezmer bands.
Meta Description: [ The Klezmer Ring wants to connect all people who are interested in or are even practising this wonderful music which originated in East-European Jewish culture and is now being performed and listened ]
Klezvendors - Ari Davidow's links to vendors and organizations of interest to klezmorim.
Meta Description: [ A page listing vendors, music books, repair folks, and organizations relevant to klezmer musicians (klezmorim) and klezmer aficionados. ]
Living Traditions - Home page for an organization that's involved with Yiddish language and culture, especially through their Yiddish-language recordings and through KlezKamp, an annual Yiddish folk arts festival which they produce.
Meta Description: [ Living Traditions Inc., founded in 1994, is dedicated to the study, continuity and innovative popularization of community-based traditional folk culture. ]
The Essential Klezmer - With a review of Rogovoy's book The Essential Klezmer, and information on members of the group Metropolitan Klezmer.
Meta Description: [ Klezmer music - a history, artists, albums, the book The essential Klezmer by Seth Rogovoy - band Metropolitan Klezmer with biographies ]
The German Klezmer Page - Klezmer from a German perspective.[English/German]
Meta Description: [ Klezmer - Jewish music ]
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