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Sher
… This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT). The LKT compiles … details, for example, the wedding description in Ettinger’s song ‘Di lixt.’ Various dances are mentioned in all these … the American square dance and the Russian quadrille.” Schlesinger, Alpert and Rubin 1989 . ( Recording references …
Pas d’espagne (LKT)
… This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT). The LKT compiles … end of each citation, you get the full reference. “This song no doubt originated with a dance under the influence of … a moment when the ‘tantsfirer’ gave his instructions. The singer’s note is interesting: ‘The song was sung among us to …
Alicia Svigals
… Alicia Svigals is the world's leading klezmer fiddler, a founder of the … Ginsburg, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, singer/songwriter Debbie Friedman, Avraham Fried, …
La Gallarda matadora
… 2 Petenera … Our Song of the Month is dedicated to Sephardic music and flamenco, two … printed and distributed in chapbooks and were sung by male singers. Example 1 - Romance de La Gallarada Matadora sung …
Volekh (LKT)
… This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT). The LKT compiles … . (Musical notation included). “Some southern hassidic songs show the influence of the Romanians; these songs are … the vollech has often been described as free fantasy. The singer or instrumentalist adds all sorts of embellishments …
Doyne (LKT)
… This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT) . The LKT … “Jewish weddings musicians played the doina as a table song.” Beregovski/Slobin 1982, p. 500, n. 75 . “Besides the … improvisation associated with Romanian music.” Schlesinger, Alpert and Rubin 1989 . ( Recording references …
Bulgar (LKT)
… This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT) . The LKT … of other countries (Russia, Poland, Roumania, etc.).” Lapson 1943, p. 461 . “ Hora #2 is based on the playing of … bulgar... are danced to this kind of tune.” Schlesinger, Alpert and Rubin 1989 . ( Recording references …
«A Special Kind of Antisemitism»: On Russian Nationalism and Jewish Music
… In 1958, on the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Society for … . There are many concrete historical reasons for this striking trend. [4] But in this article I want … illustrious legacy as the grandson of a famous Yiddish folksinger who roamed the streets of Vilna, not to mention his …
Mitsve-tants (LKT)
… This entry is part of the Lexicon of Klezmer Terminology (LKT). The LKT compiles … droshe-geshank-oyfshpiln and other entertainment songs...” Fater 1985, pp. 60-61 . “Mitzvah Dance ( Mitsve … calls this tune bulgar and plays it in both rhythms.” Schlesinger, Alpert and Rubin 1989 . (Recording references …
Bessie Schonberg
… Schönberg was born in Hanover, Germany in December 1906, the youngest of three girls. Her American born mother, Rose … the family moved often as MacGrew pursued a career as opera singer. In 1911 or 1912 however, apparently due to her … in class. Her teachings expanded dancers’ analytical reasoning, their communication skills and interest in each …