Sandaraa - "Haatera Taiyga" [original]

Sandaraa is a new band from Lahore, Pakistan and Brooklyn, New York. The group is fronted by vocalist Zeb Bangash (Zeb and Haniya) and features Brooklyn musicians Michael Winograd on clarinet, Eylem Basaldi on violin, Patrick Farrell on accordion, Yoshie Fruchter on guitar, Benjy Fox-Rosen on bass and drummer Richie Barshay. Sandaraa explores a vast repertoire of South Asian material (from Balochistan, Afghanistan and beyond,) while blending it with the sounds of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and more. The group was founded in the fall of 2013, with the help of the Center for Traditional Music and Dance, and the MAP fund.

Sandaraa: Zeb Bangash, Michael Winograd, Eylem Basaldi, Patrick Farrell, Yoshie Fruchter, Benjy Fox-Rosen, Richie Barshay

www.sandaraa.com
www.facebook.com/sandaraamusic

Video by Magdalena Hutter (www.magdalenahutter.com)

November 2013 Spotify Playlist

Listen to the November 2013 Klezmer Podcast Spotify Playlist:





Tracks:
And The Angels Sing
Sevivon Sov, Sov, Sov
The Dreidel Song
Ljova: Culai - 5. Funeral Doina (For Culai)
Kinder Haynt Iz Khanike
Happy Joyous Hanuka- Hanukkah
Light One Candle
Klezmerke
Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah
Eight Candles

Kleztival 2013 Photos

Kleztival 2013, a set on Flickr.

Some photos taken at Kleztival 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Jaffa Road Performs At Kleztival Sao Paulo

                                                    Jaffa Road at Kleztival Sao Paulo


Jaffa Road performed at Kleztival Sao Paulo on 29 Sept. 2013. Based in Toronto, Canada, the band performs a blend of Hebrew and Ladino melodies.

Band members:

Aviva Chernick-vocals Aaron Lightstone –oud, guitars, synthesizers Liam Smith-bass Sundar Viswanathan-sax, flutes Jeffrey Wilson-percussion

Kleztival São Paulo 2013 Opening Night

The 4th Kleztival São Paulo got off to a great start this evening with Frank London's "A Night In The Old Marketplace" before a near-capacity audience. This is my first time attending the festival and seeing this show. The work is a fusion of music and storytelling, with the music and singing alternating with the narration. Five outstanding vocalists took to the stage, including The Klezmatics' Lorin Sklamberg. With eleven performers in all, this was quite a production, including projected animations onto a screen on stage. The show will be presented again during the festival, which will run through 3 October. Congratulations to the Kleztival 2013 organizers for putting on such a great event, especially these days, when arts budgets are tight. It is my hope that Kleztival continues to draw enthusiastic support from the Brazilian public, and the São Paulo Jewish Community. Congratulations on such a fine event!

Nicole Borger

Keith and Nicole




















Klezmer Podcast 107- Nicole Borger. This episode features an interview with Nicole Borger of the group Klezmer4, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Besides her own music, she is involved with the Brazilian Jewish Music Institute (Instituto Da Musica Judaica Brasil), and Kleztival, a Jewish music festival. We hear Nova Cancao/Dos Naye Lid from the album Klezmeriando- Novas E Velhas Cancoes.
Run time: 31:14.

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Klezmer Podcast 106 - Gaston Mohadeb

                                                

Klezmer Podcast 106- Gaston Mohadeb. This episode features an interview with Gaston Mohadeb of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gaston is the leader of Sherbamate Productora, which produces his bands Orquesta KEF and La Gypsy, among other acts. From KEF we hear El Majamedlei from the album KEF, and Sher Bamate (U Balev) from the elbum eXtraKef. We also hear the La Gypsy track Oriental Suite from the album Cantina Klezmer. This interview was recorded on 18 April 2013.

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Join us for a Special Shabbat Experience with Common Chords Friday: October 4th, 2013 8pm

Join us for a Special Shabbat Experience with

Common Chords

Friday: October 4th, 2013 8pm

Salman Ahmad (guitar/vocals), Yale Strom (violin),

Samir Chatterjee (tabla), Elizabeth Schwartz (vocals),

Lou Fanucchi (accordion)

Common Chords represents a unique convergence of Sufi and Khasidic traditions in improvisational trance music.   The experience is deeply spiritual and meditative and draws from the bible, the Koran and the great mystic poets of the ages - the music is intense, energetic and meditative.  We invite you to come and listen in rapt meditation or get up and dance - or both!

Craig N Co presents

Common Chords

The Pico Union Project

1153 Valencia Street

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(parking available)

$15 Admission

To Reserve by email: kendall@craignco.com

To Reserve by phone: (818) 760-1077

The Regattabar 1st Annual Klezmer Music Festival

The Regattabar 1st Annual Klezmer Music Festival
September 24th
The Regattabar
1 Bennett St., Cambridge, MA
7pm
$20
Featuring Ezekiel's Wheels CD Release of Transported and Klezwoods

Itzhak Perlman: Eternal Echoes at The Hollywood Bowl August 20 at 8PM

Itzhak Perlman: Eternal Echoes at The Hollywood Bowl

August 20 at 8PM

Hollywood Bowl

The melding of Perlman’s soulful tone and virtuosic technique with Cantor Helfgot’s tenor brings to life a program of beloved Jewish liturgical and traditional works in arrangements for chamber orchestra and klezmer musicians.

Artists

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Itzhak Perlman, violin

Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, tenor

Klezmer Conservatory Band, Hankus Netzky, Music Director and Russell Ger, conductor

Presented by LA Phil. For tickets and information visit HollywoodBowl.com

Wholly Cats: Hommage à Eddie Rosner [ 23 Mai 2013 - SP ] - A Video PlayList on Dailymotion

This just in from My friend Alexandre Litwak in Paris, France: 

Watch the video playlist here:
Hommage à Eddie Rosner [ 23 Mai 2013 - SP ] - A Video PlayList on Dailymotion

Klezmer Podcast 105- Shir

Klezmer Podcast 105- Shir. My interview guest on this episode is Ivor Goldberg of the band Shir, based in london, UK. Shir have released three albums, play in Klezmer, Israeli, and Sephardic styles, and sing in Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino. We hear two tracks, Shecharchoret and Silver Wedding, both from the album Ashk'farad. Run time: 32:33.

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Klezmer Podcast Spotify Playlist June 2013

 Track List:
All Around Me
Uberklez
New Yemenite
Where You Put Your Feet
Movement 1: Without Beginning- A Voice Says Proclaim
Bessarabian BBQ
Der Alter Ziguener
All You Got
Yosl Klezmer
Tzeitels Nign

Frank London Stone Residency- June 11-15 2013

5 Bands 5 Nights at the Stone NYC! Tues, June 11 & Weds, June 12 Shekhinah Big Band Thurs, June 13 Spiritual music: Nigunim, Zmiros, and tsuker-zis (Frank London, Lorin Sklamberg, Rob Schwimmer & guests) Fri, June 14 Bhangra Brass Party: featuring Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars & guests 8pm: Yiddish Cabaret feat. Eleanor Reissa + Bhangra Brass Party feat. Deep Singh, Sarah Gordon & Manu Narayan  10 pm: Songs of Zebulon feat. Jeremiah Lockwood & Shoko Nagai + Bhangra Brass Party feat. Deep Singh, Sarah Gordon & Manu Narayan  Sat, June 15 Trumpet Hazonos: Steve Bernstein & Frank London with Kenny Wollesen & Jamie Saft (World Premiere!) personnel: June 11& 12 Shekhinah Big Band Saxes: Lynn Ligammari, Marty Ehrlich, Matt Darriau, Petr Cancura, Zach Mayer, Norbert Stachel Trombones: Matt Haviland, Art Baron, Brian Drye, Jacob Garchik, Curtis Hasselbring Trumpets: Steve Gluzband, Rob Henke, Ron Horton, John Carlson, Pam Fleming Rhythm: Brian Glassman, Brian Marsella, Brandon Seabrook, Renato Thoms, Zack Lober, Norberto Goldberg June 13 Nigunim & Zmiros Frank London, Lorin Sklamberg, Rob Schwimmer & guests June 14 Brass Blowout  Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars (Frank London, Brian Drye - trombone, Ron Caswell - tuba, Patty Farrell - accordion, Aaron Alexander-drums, Matt Darriau - winds)  with guests Yiddish Cabaret: Eleanor Reissa Bhangra Brass: Deep Singh, Sarah Gordon, Manu Narayan & Jeremiah Lockwood Songs of Zebulon: Jeremiah Lockwood & Shoko Nagai  June 15 Trumpet Hazonos Steve Bernstein, Frank London - trumpets, Kenny Wollesen - percussion, Jamie Saft - keys Sets at 8 & 10 pm each night The Stone http://thestonenyc.com/ THE STONE is located at the corner of avenue C and 2nd street ADMISSION:  $15 per set students 13 to 19 $10 per set at all times children 12 and under admitted FREE http://franklondon.com/

Klezmer Podcast 104- Daphna Sadeh

Klezmer Podcast 104- Daphna Sadeh. On this episode of the podcast my guest is Daphna Sadeh. Daphna is a musician and composer originally from Israel, and now living in the UK. We discuss her most recent work, Born In Parallel, a four- movement piece combining elements of Middle Eastern, Jazz, and Baroque Classical styles. We also hear the track Gulliver In Jerusalem from the album Reconciliation by her group Daphna Sadeh & the Voyagers.
Run time: 27:44.

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Klezmer Podcast May 2013 Playlist on Spotify

Check out the May 2013 Playlist on Spotify:


Track List:
Shprayz Ikh Mir
Cabbalistic Snare
Queen Of Sheba
Yiddish Lidele
Yehi Ratzon (Final Prayer)
Sher Bamate (U Balev)
Bublitchki (Bulkie Rolls)
Branas Khasene
Af Shabes In Vilma
The Wedding Samba

Klezmer Podcast 103- Klezmer Kollectiv

Klezmer Podcast 103- Klezmer Kollectiv. Among the new crop of Klezmer bands in the UK is Klezmer Kollectiv. They’ve been spreading the joy to young audiences in clubs around the London area, and have garnered a loyal following. I met up with three of the band members: Adam Cross-Clarinet; Jacob Shaw-Sax; James Hulme-Cajon. We hear the track Uberklez from the album Live at Green Note. This interview was recorded on 17 February 2013.
Run time: 28:16.

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Freedom Vol. 1 by Shemspeed Select

Freedom Vol. 1 by Shemspeed Select

 
Just in time for Passover, feel the freedom on Shemspeed Select "Freedom Vol. 1." This all-star album explores freedom on all levels-from Bonhom's "Live for Now" anthem to Levi Mordechai's "Ani Od Chai" (I Am Still Alive) to SHI 360's hard-hitting "Hofshia" about female empowerment. Mikey Pauker inspires you to discover Zion within yourself, while Eprhyme's "Shalom Salaam" encourages us to free ourselves "not by money media manipulation...and not by power, but by spirit shall we become free." Soak in the spirit of freedom and download your copy right here!

Klezmer Podcast 102- Zebrina

Klezmer Podcast 102
- Zebrina. This episode features an interview with Jonathan Feldman, leader of Zebrina, a Toronto-based Klezmer/Jazz fusion band. Jonathan explains his Jazz roots and how he came to Klezmer through his association with John Zorn. The Jazz is straight-ahead, and be sure to check out Jonathan playing the Rhodes keyboard. Zebrina's latest album is Trail Of The Hunter-Gatherers, and we hear the track Garden of Jah from the album. The interview was recorded on 14 February 2013.
Run time: 28:37.

Band members:
Jonathan Kay - clarinet & saxophone
Joel Schwartz - guitar & madolin
Bret Higgins - bass
Colin Kingsmore - drums
Max Senitt - percussion
Jon Feldman - keyboards

Klezmer Podcast 101- Jenni Alpert

Klezmer Podcast 101- Jenni Alpert. On this episode we take a break from the Klezmer scene and go in a new direction, with Pop singer/songwriter Jenni Alpert. A Los Angeles native, Alpert has been writing her own material for quite some time. She has a smooth sound with a touch of jazz. The interview was recorded on 12 February 2013 after her performance. We hear the track Heaven from her album Take It All.
Run time: 22:08

Klezmer Podcast 100- Trans Siberian March Band

Trans Siberian March Band:




The Tractor Makers' Ball

Klezmer Podcast 100- Trans Siberian March Band. Welcome to the 100th episode of Klezmer Podcast. Since it began in January 2007, I have met amazing musicians from around the world, and have made friends with so many of them. The fans have been wonderful as well, and I appreciate your support. While in London recently, I attended the Victory At Stalingrad 70th Anniversary Night Out, which featured Trans Siberian March Band as the headliner. The band plays a mix of Eastern European styles, and is as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. They are dedicated to their music, and have put their own twist on the traditional sounds, plus writing originals in the same style. We hear the track Sher from the album The Tractor Makers' Ball.
Run time: 17:15.

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Video from Victory At Stalingrad 70th Anniversary Night Out: