klezmer
Klezmer (from Yiddish כּלי־זמיר, kley - instrument and zemer - song; etymologically from Hebrew k'li zemer כלי זמר, "musical instrument") is a musical tradition which parallels Hasidic and Ashkenazic Judaism. Around the 15th century, a tradition of secular (non-liturgical) Jewish music was developed by musicians called klezmorim or kleyzmurim. They draw on devotional traditions extending back into Biblical times, and their musical legacy of klezmer continues to evolve today. Read Full BioKlezmer (from Yiddish כּלי־זמיר, kley - instrument and zemer - song; etymologically from Hebrew k'li zemer כלי זמר, "musical instrument") is a musical tradition which parallels Hasidic and Ashkenazic Judaism. Around the 15th century, a tradition of secular (non-liturgical) Jewish music was developed by musicians called klezmorim or kleyzmurim. They draw on devotional traditions extending back into Biblical times, and their musical legacy of klezmer continues to evolve today. The repertoire is largely dance songs for weddings and other celebrations. Due to the Ashkenazi lineage of this music, the lyrics, terminology and song titles are typically in Yiddish.
Originally, klezmer (plural klezmorim) referred to musical instruments, and was later extended to refer to musicians themselves. It was not until the mid-to-late 20th Century that the word was used to identify a musical genre. Early 20th Century recordings and writings most often refer to the style as "Yiddish" music, although it is also sometimes called Freilech music. Compared to most other European folk music styles, very little is known about the history of klezmer music, and much of what is said about it must be seen as conjecture.
Originally, klezmer (plural klezmorim) referred to musical instruments, and was later extended to refer to musicians themselves. It was not until the mid-to-late 20th Century that the word was used to identify a musical genre. Early 20th Century recordings and writings most often refer to the style as "Yiddish" music, although it is also sometimes called Freilech music. Compared to most other European folk music styles, very little is known about the history of klezmer music, and much of what is said about it must be seen as conjecture.
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It doesn't matter what's gone on in my life, or how much things have changed since I first bought this album (years ago), Gulag Orkestar always brings me back to the same place in my mind/heart. I don't know any other music that does that.
Puppy
Beirut plays the most melancholic music I ever heard. Its not sad its heart breaking.
Furkan Kefeli
I fell in love with this song, it is amazing. greetings from Turkey :)
Joshua Baptista
sol
...hi my love.
if I ever pass away
il leave all these messages for you to read in all your favorite songs
Toby Sinbad Walker
what a dick move, honestly jesus
Allix Cardoso Caetano
this is the highest level of being machiavellian
Badmug
Being Bosnian and Listening to this is Awesome. Like these guys are from Santa Fe, New Mexico and to play Balkan Music is soo cool. Much Love. Zivije li
DirectorFarts
At my funeral... This beautiful song will be playing. Then i'm gonna stand up and say "They call it night, they call it night and i know it well." After that i'll be dead again.
Erwin Marc
How are you!
Marketing Department
This is the greatest thing I'll hear all day.