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Sings Jewish Folk Songs
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Track Listing
- Der Rebe Elimelech
- Di Yontevdike Teyg
- Sha Shtil
- Di Ban
- Kum Aher du Filozof
- Di Mezinke
- Sudenyu
- Achtsik Er un Zibetsik Zi
- Di Mame Iz Gegangen
- Margaritkelech
- Ma Asapru
- Lomir Zich Iberbeten
- Homentashn
- Chazn Oyf Shabes
- Reyzel
- Tumbalalayla
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #162697 in Music
- Released on: 2007-05-22
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .19 pounds
Customer Reviews
SINGS JEWISH FOLK SONGS
You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy Mr. Bikel. No matter what language he sings in, Mr. Bikel is truely a great artist who's talents allow you enjoy and embrace the songs of all the world. I highly recommend this CD for all music lovers.
A treasure
Indeed, this album is a treasure and a classic. I grew up with it. My grandmother, born in the "old country", instantly found herself transported back home. My assimilated American parents recognized the warmth and the humor and the beauty in the songs and the immense talent of the singer. And I discovered my roots.
The culture that Theodore Bikel sings of was largely wiped out in the Holocaust. It's important to me that we not let the music perish. Theodore Bikel is a national treasure-- and this album is a gift for generations to come.
Many will know Bikel from his classic performance in "The Sound of Music". Now in his mid-80s, he is still performing on stage. And it is still a joy to hear him.
Bikel sings from the heart
One of Bikel's greatest efforts on earth was to gain respect for all people: being Jewish, he knew that the music of the Jews had a universal appeal because those songs tell the story of all people. These songs are sung from the heart, and the intended audience is everyone. Even if you do not speak Hebrew or Yiddish, you will be caught up in the music.
