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Klezmer is a style of music, rather than an instrument.

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What is klezmer?

A klezmer (plural klezmer or klezmorim) is a Jewish folk musician. Klezmer is a musical style, a popular kind of Jewish folk music.


How do you play happy birthday klezmer style?

You would need a Klezmer band to do that.


When was The Cracow Klezmer Band created?

The Cracow Klezmer Band was created in 1997.


Klezmer is most commonly associated with which religion?

Klezmer is a folk style musical and dance that is a tradition in the Jewish religion. The Klezmer is most often a traditional part of celebrations, especially weddings.


What is the definition of klezmer?

Answerkley - vessel and zemer - song; etymologically from Hebrew "musical instrument")This word has been used in varying contexts through the ages. Initially it referred to either the musician or his instrument and overtime through the Klezmer revival movements it has come to be used in reference to the music itself, but this is a rather recent change.


Why is klezmer music so sad?

I'm not sure which klezmer music you've been listening to but much of it is very upbeat. I call it Jewish Jazz.


Where does klezmer and gypsy jazz come from?

Klezmer is a traditional Jewish genre that originated in Eastern Europe. Gypsy Jazz on the other hand is the style of Django Reinhardt, a french gypsy with a handicap in his right hand. Klezmer is characterized by the clarinet, and gypsy jazz by the nylon-guitar.


When is the Safed klezmer festival 2010?

August 10-12, 2010.


Where can you find flying bulgar klezmer band sheet music?

To find flying bulgar klezmer band sheet music, you must simply go to jellynote.com for the sheet music.Or if you prefer a Jewish website for the best authentic music, go to linkonardo.com.


To what types of music is a sher or sherele performed?

The Sher/Sherele is a dance which is performed during Jewish folk music. It's most notable being performed to Klezmer music. Klezmer music is easy to identify because of it's resemblance to the human voice.


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There's a class of music called "Klezmer" which is primarily of Ashkenazic (European Jewish) origin.


What has the author Henry Sapoznik written?

Henry Sapoznik has written: 'Klezmer! Jewish Music From Old World To Our World'