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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Furkan Kefeli
I fell in love with this song, it is amazing. greetings from Turkey :)
Chad Logic
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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.
Damien Henson
I come back to listen to this song every year for over 7 years. Great music never die.
Inko Infinity2
Three years later, are you still here?
Demian Jav
bless you dear
DM
SandMan20 this is fucking YouTube...
Buddy isn’t writing a fucking masters thesis. Let him live and appreciate this beautiful music. Pipe the fuck down.
SandMan20
Andrew Cameron You couldn't even take the time to write out a 4 letter word. At least he didn't abbreviate anything. Evaluate yourself before you evaluate others.
Andrew Cameron
Damien Henson no but ur grammar surely will
Puppy
Beirut plays the most melancholic music I ever heard. Its not sad its heart breaking.