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The Klezmatics are arguably the most genre-bending performers on the klezmer scene today (and perhaps of any day). Here, they combine with an up-and-coming singer from the South. That singer just happens to be of an ancient order of Judaism and is African-American, and he attempts to fuse gospel soul with traditional Jewish works. Of course, they got along marvelously. The album focuses on the similarities and ties between Jews and blacks, particularly in the aspects of slavery, the shared songs from Passover and gospel services, and the vibrant cultures. There are notes of pure klezmer and of pure gospel, but the concert from which the album was recorded is really a masterpiece of fusion. The styles are crunched together nearly seamlessly, the languages used (alternately Hebrew, Yiddish, and English) being the only differential in some parts. Joshua Nelson (the gospel singer) tends toward a Mahalia Jackson sound, and the Klezmatics themselves do what they always do. Slapped together, it's a joyous, powerful affair. For fans of musical cross-pollination, this album is a godsend. It's cross-cultural fusion done right. For an added bonus, the CD includes a short bit of video footage from the Berlin concert.
© Adam Greenberg /TiVo
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The Klezmatics, Main Artist - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics with Joshua Nelson, Main Artist - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics with Kathryn Farmer, Main Artist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics with Joshua Nelson and Kathryn Farmer, Main Artist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics with Joshua Nelson & Kathryn Farmer, Main Artist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics feat. Kathryn Farmer, Main Artist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics with Joshua Nelson, Main Artist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics, Main Artist - Sam Cooke/Leroy Crume, Composer - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics with Joshua Nelson & Kathryn Farmer, Main Artist - Traditional, Composer - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
The Klezmatics, Main Artist - Piranha
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2006 Piranha Musik
Album review
The Klezmatics are arguably the most genre-bending performers on the klezmer scene today (and perhaps of any day). Here, they combine with an up-and-coming singer from the South. That singer just happens to be of an ancient order of Judaism and is African-American, and he attempts to fuse gospel soul with traditional Jewish works. Of course, they got along marvelously. The album focuses on the similarities and ties between Jews and blacks, particularly in the aspects of slavery, the shared songs from Passover and gospel services, and the vibrant cultures. There are notes of pure klezmer and of pure gospel, but the concert from which the album was recorded is really a masterpiece of fusion. The styles are crunched together nearly seamlessly, the languages used (alternately Hebrew, Yiddish, and English) being the only differential in some parts. Joshua Nelson (the gospel singer) tends toward a Mahalia Jackson sound, and the Klezmatics themselves do what they always do. Slapped together, it's a joyous, powerful affair. For fans of musical cross-pollination, this album is a godsend. It's cross-cultural fusion done right. For an added bonus, the CD includes a short bit of video footage from the Berlin concert.
© Adam Greenberg /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:28
- Main artists: The Klezmatics Joshua Nelson Kathryn Farmer
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Piranha
- Genre: Miscellaneous
2004 Piranha Musik Berlin 2004 Piranha Musik Berlin
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