Monday, Jun 30, 2008

Interview with Henry Sapoznik, KlezKamp Founder and Director

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An interview with Henry Sapoznik, founder and director of KlezKamp, from the series of interviews by WJFF in 2003 as part of WJFF's simulcast of a KlezKamp evening program, a recreation of the classic Yiddish radio program "Yiddish Melodies in Swing."

In the interview Henry discusses the origins of KlezKamp, its role in the Yiddish world, Living Traditions, and Yiddish radio programs such as "Yiddish Melodies in Swing."

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Monday, Jun 23, 2008

Interview with German Goldenshteyn, z"l, KlezKamp 2003

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A lovely interview with German Goldenshteyn, z'"l, speaking in Yiddish, translated by Henry Sapoznik into English, by an interviewer from the public radio station of the Catskills, WJFF, from KlezKamp 2003.

WJFF simulcast that year's "Yiddish Melodies in Swing" concert and dance party and conducted interviews of the participants.

We will podcast many of these wonderful interviews with KlezKamp master musicians in the future.

But now, a chance to hear German Goldenshteyn's lovely voice, speaking about his beloved music and his new life in America.

The "German Goldenshteyn: A Living Tradition" CD as well as "From the Repertoire of German Goldenshteyn" books of his melodies (now available in both C and Bb versions) can be purchased at our online store:
http://www.livingtraditions.org/docs/store.htm

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Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008

Ear Band Dance Set - KlezKamp 2006

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A dance set by the "Ear Band," one of the advanced dance bands that comes together at KlezKamp, rehearses one class period per day and then performs at the evening dance parties.

The Ear Band learns and plays all of its music and arrangements by ear, without written arrangements. This 2006 KlezKamp Ear Band is led by Alex Kontorovich.

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Monday, Jun 09, 2008

Hasidic Dance Band - Full Dance Set - KlezKamp 2001

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A rollicking dance set by the KlezKamp 2001 Hasidic Dance Band, led by Sy Kushner.

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Friday, Jun 06, 2008

"Mayn Shtetele Belz" - מײן שטעטעלע בעלז -Ray Musiker KK06

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Clarinet master, Ray Musiker, plays the Yiddish classic, "Mayn Shtetele Belz," מײן שטעטעלע בעלז accompanied by Pete Sokolow on piano.

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