Henry Sapoznik presents the complete history of this vital musical tradition, from its Eastern European roots to its current rebirth.
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Klezmer early references:
Klezmer, I believe, was originally the name of a minor corrupt prince of Middle Ages middle Europe somewhere: We learn from the late Rt. Hon.
Howard Baden-Baden of Baden-on-Baden, former Deputy Under Secretary for Exterior Concerns, and author of Europe's Curious Old Folkways: Survey of Oddities from the Hind Leg of Europe (Footbrace Books, 1951, illus.) of the earliest specific reference to this distinctive music: "Another interesting circumstance arose on the heels of a mild dispute at the... more info
He's got me until the end:
The first three-fourths of this book are a fascinating cultural history of a style of music I love but know little about, and I found it all extremely enlightening. The last quarter of the book I frankly found a little self-serving, as it basically details Sapoznik's own career. Frankly, I kinda felt he was bragging a bit.
Henry Knows the beat of klezmer!:
For those who go to klez-kamp and those who don't.....this is a G-R-E-A-T book for the Klez-Fan
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!
