'Klezmer' is a Yiddish contraction of the Hebrew words 'kley' (instrument) and 'zemer' (song). Opposed to the respected 'musikant', 'klezmer' qualified an illiterate musician, unable to read notes and playing traditional music by ear. Nowadays, the term is rather laudatory for the musicians and qualifies also the traditional Jewish music of Eastern Europe, as well as all its modern derivatives.
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From one of the greatest current klezmer authorities, an article about the Klezmer revival.
Klezmer from a German perspective.[English/German]
Arts organisation based at the Schoolof Oriental and African Studies, supporting education and performance. Information on concerts, courses and conferences. [UK]
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.
Comprehensive site on Klezmer and 'world music from a Jewish slant.' Includes an extensive directory of Klezmer artists and a calendar of performances. The place for Klezmorim to network.
Ari Davidow's links to vendors and organizations of interest to klezmorim.
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.
Comprehensive site on Klezmer and 'world music from a Jewish slant.' Includes an extensive directory of Klezmer artists and a calendar of performances. The place for Klezmorim to network.
Arts organisation based at the Schoolof Oriental and African Studies, supporting education and performance. Information on concerts, courses and conferences. [UK]
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.
Klezmer from a German perspective.[English/German]
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.
From one of the greatest current klezmer authorities, an article about the Klezmer revival.
Ari Davidow's links to vendors and organizations of interest to klezmorim.
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