Yiddish Songs: traditionals (1911-1950)

"The folk music of the Jewish people of Eastern Europe is 'klezmer' and this music is undergoing a remarkable revival, partly through an increasing enthusiasm for what has become known as 'world music'...Jewish traditional music was almost lost, for obvious reasons, during World War II and the years leading up to it. All the more welcome and remarkable then to find it thriving at the beginning of the 21st century. part of the reason for this is the making and survival of the recordings of the first half of the 20th century, and the songs are a moving reminder of the experiences of a both modern and ancient culture and people - but above all, they are songs to be played, listened to and enjoyed."