“catchy, pulse-quickening party tunes and heart-warming melodies” – Jewish Chronicle
The Klezmatics are Grammy-winning klezmer superstars who revolutionized Yiddish music. There, they emerged from New York City’s East Village in 1986. Moreover, they infused Eastern European Jewish roots with bold contemporary themes like human rights and anti-fundamentalism. Their eclectic sound blends Latin stomps, jazz riffs, and rhythms from the Balkans, Middle East, Africa, and America.
The Klezmatics have reimagined klezmer, inspiring generations of musicians for nearly forty years. Their achievements include thirteen acclaimed recordings and tours across five continents. Additionally, they have collaborated with artists like Itzhak Perlman, Tony Kushner, Chava Alberstein, and Arlo Guthrie. They are the only klezmer band to win a Grammy, earning the award for Wonder Wheel: Lyrics by Woody Guthrie.
Their music has enriched theater, dance, film, and television, appearing in A Dybbuk, Pilobolus Dance Theatre’s Davenen, and PBS’s Great Performances. They’ve reached millions on Late Night with David Letterman, NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and HBO’s Sex and the City.
The Klezmatics have performed in over twenty countries at venues and festivals alike. For example, they’ve played Carnegie Hall, WOMAD, Colours of Ostrava, and Yiddish Summer Weimar. Honors include the German Critics Award, New York Jewish Music Award, a GLAMA, and multiple Billboard World Music chart-toppers.
Through their vibrant, danceable music, The Klezmatics transcend labels, redefining Jewish culture and leaving a lasting mark on global music.
Recommended for fans of Chava Alberstein, Klezmerson, Burning Bush and Daniel Kahn.
LEARN MORE: http://klezmatics.com
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