Klezmer Podcast 131- Mike Anklewicz of KlezFactor

New Album Europa From KlezFactor

Mike Anklewicz is a well-known Toronto area musician and composer, and leader of KlezFactor. His latest album Europa is a collection of original Jazz-infused compositions recorded by band members in both Canada and Germany. Check out the track Naftule Strikes Bach and prepare to be taken on a wonderful journey into his ever-evolving world of Jewish music.

Run time: 30:23

Ger Mandolin Orchestra 2013 - Toronto

Klezmer Podcast 119- Zion80

Zion80 At Ashkenaz Festival

Jon Madof

Jon and his kids

Keith and Jon

Jon with Zion80

Klezmer Podcast 119- Jon Madof. Continuing with the series from the Ashkenaz Festival in Toronto, my guest is Jon Madof of the band Zion80 from New York City. The powerhouse 11-member band plays Afrobeat influenced Carlbach repertoire. We hear the track Asher Bara from their self-titled album Zion80.

Run time: 20:52.

Klezmer Podcast 118- David Buchbinder

Walk To The Sea album cover

David Buchbinder

David and Keith

Klezmer Podcast 118- David Buchbinder. Canadian Trumpeter Devid Buchbinder returns to Klezmer Podcast as part of my series from the 2014 Ashkenaz Festival in Toronto. David is involved in several projects, and his Odessa/Havana group has released their second album, Walk To The Sea, a continuation of his exploration of Latin/Jewish/Jazz music, with Pianist Hilario Duran. From the album, we hear the track Coffee Works.

Run time: 32:46.

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