They were the ones who celebrated the
New York kletzmer revival at the end of the 1980s. The finest
and the best known band of this genre. Party guaranteed. After
all, they have been invited to appear on "Sex and the
City".
The Klezmatics play soul stirring roots music for the 21st
Century, concocting "Klezmer" as only adventurous musicians
in New York City would, in arrangements and compositions that
combine Jewish identity and mysticism with outragious history
and new interpretations of the original traditions of Klezmer
Brass Bands. Since 1986 the Klezmatics have celebrated the
vivacious nature of Yiddish music, creating wild, spiritual,
reflective, and danceable music. The vitality and joy of the
Klezmatics´music has uplifted sold-out audiences around the
world since their start fifteen years ago, celebrating the
ecstatic nature of Yiddish music with works which are by turns
wild, spiritual, provocative, reflective and danceable.
The lyrics of the Klezmatics' songs often confront controversial
issues such as slavery, refugees, racism, religion, prejudices,
sexual independence, and even marijuana use. Although the words
are sometimes in Yiddish, even someone who does not speak a
word of Yiddish can connect with the context.
As an international phenomenon the Klezmatics promise variety,
charm, excitment, emotion and unique style.
Musicians:
Lisa Gutkin - violin
Lorin Sklamberg - vocal, accordion
Paul Morrissett - bass, Timbles (small high drums)
Frank London - trumpet, keyboards
David Licht - drums
Matt Darriau - all wood instruments: flute, clarinet
Discography:
Rise Up! 2003
Possessed 1997
Jews With Horns 1994
Rhythm&Jews 1991
Shvaygn=Toyt 1989
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