Product Description

Henry Sapoznik presents the complete history of this vital musical tradition, from its Eastern European roots to its current rebirth.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #763446 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 350 pages

Review
Winner of the 2000 ARSC Book Award for Excellence in Music Scholarship -- Association of Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC)

Customer Reviews

Written from the heart...
Mr. Sapoznik not only does an enviable job of painstakingly researching the history of Klezmer and its players, but brings his unique voice to telling the tale without placing himself above the remarkable story. This is not just a history of Jewish music, but the history of the American record industry and the birth of "popular" music as we know it today, recorded music in the hands of the average listener. Above all Mr. Sapoznik takes us on his own journey - influential names in Klezmer turn out to be members of his own family - and his expertise is a heritage well-lived. An absorbing subject and a wonderful book. Even if you know nothing about this music you owe it to yourself to read it.

PLAY KLEZMER, PLAY!
A delightful and informative romp through the footstomping, handclapping world of Klezmer music that's perfect for both experts and novices -- you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy klezmer and this book! Mazal Tov Henry Sapoznik!

Great Book
For a history of Yiddish instumental music in America this is the Book to get. Hank Snow(poznick) live's and breaths the music in the pages of this must have book.