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Klezmer, the traditional music of Eastern European Jews has played a remarkable role in the revival of Jewish and Yiddish culture, among people around the world. For a Jew who has become estranged from religious practice, or does not believe in God, the synagogue can feel intimidating or even alienating. But hearing a klezmer band play can offer a very different kind of encounter. One can simply listen -- to the crying violin, the dancing clarinet, the rhythms and melodies that carry memories of shtetls, weddings, migration, loss, humor and survival. Klezmer has become a cultural bridge, reconnecting generations of Jews and introducing non-Jews to the richness, complexity and emotional world of Yiddish culture.*********************************************************************
This event is part of a 3-day residency in West Lafayette with violinist, , filmmaker and ethnographer, Yale Strom and his band Hot Pstromi. It includes two concerts, a documentary film screening, a student musician workshop and classroom visits.
All events are free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Sheila Rosenthal, [email protected].
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West Lafayette Public Library, Anaso Security, N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906, United States
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