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Klezmer
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Klezmer: The Soul Music of Eastern European Jews
From shtetl weddings to world stages — klezmer is the joyful, weeping, irresistible music of the Jewish soul.
Jewish Wedding Music: From the Bedeken to the Hora
From the bedeken niggun to the chuppah processional to the hora and 'Siman Tov u'Mazel Tov,' Jewish wedding music is a structured soundtrack of joy, solemnity, and celebration.
Itzhak Perlman: The Violinist Who Made the World Listen
He contracted polio at four and walks on crutches. He played on The Ed Sullivan Show at thirteen. He recorded the haunting violin solo for Schindler's List. Itzhak Perlman is the most famous violinist in the world — and a tireless advocate for accessibility and Jewish music.
Jewish Music: The Complete Guide from Liturgy to Pop
A comprehensive pillar page linking all related content on this topic across the site.
The Klezmer Revival: How Old World Music Found New Life
Klezmer music, the instrumental tradition of Eastern European Jews, nearly disappeared after the Holocaust but was revived by a new generation of musicians who transformed it into a global phenomenon.