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Rejoicing in Our Yiddishkeit

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1. Klezmer Dance Medley trad.MP3 file Klezmer Dance Medley
Three fun freylekhs (happy tunes) that go well together for a simcha dance set. I learned these melodies from participating in Merlin Shepherd's band at Klezkamp.

2. S'vivon folk tuneMP3 file S'vivon Folk Tune
"Little dreydl, spin, spin, spin. Chanukah is a day of joy. Great was the miracle that happened there. Spin, little dreydl, spin, spin, spin." Bonnie, with Roey's help, has added an original English and Yiddish verse.

3. Drohobitsher Khosid trad.MP3 file Drohobitsher Khosid trad.
These traditional khosidls provide a delightful "change of pace" for the dancers.

4. Simkhes-Toyre Time M. WarshawskySimkhes - Toyre Time
An ecstatic party song extolling the joys of Simchat Torah, the holiday on which Jews end and begin anew the cycle of reading the Torah. "Oy, oy, oy, oy, oy, Let's live it up kids, that's the way!"

5. Russian Medley folk tune, M. Blanter, folk tuneMP3 file Russian Medley
This medley is another Klezkamp inspiration. Tune 1 is Moscow Nights and Tune 2 is Katyusha, a song brought to Israel by Russian olim. Tune 3 is known as 7:40am.

6. King David's Own Bonnie AbramsMP3 file King David's Own
Elvis Presley is reported to have had a Jewish maternal Grandmother. This is Bonnie's take on the story. Key words : halakah (Jewish law), Yiddishe (Jewish), kvelling (swelling with pride), meshpokhe (family), Yeshiva Bokhe (religious student), Kayn ayn Hora (the "evil eye" shouldn't see), Chai (Jewish symbol meaning life), Bubbe (grandmother), Un az du vest vern raykh ("When you become wealthy"), shokl (prayer motion), svelte (thin).

7. Oriental Hora/Freylekh trad.MP3 file Oriental HOra / Freylekh
Klezmer music originated in Eastern Europe and we appreciate the opportunity to reach back into the history of the genre to connect with our tradition.

8. As Der Rebbe Folk SongMP3 file As Der Rebbe
The Rebbe's followers mimic all his actions: zingt (sing), tantzt (dance), lakht (laugh), est (eat), redt (speak) and when he speaks, they shlof (sleep).

9. Dem Tsadeks Zemer'l ( The Wise Man's Tune ) D. TarrasMP3 file Dem Tsadeks Zemer'l
Dave Tarras (1897-1989) was not only a superb Klezmer clarinetist, he was also a gifted composer.

10. Sid Beckerman Medley S. Beckerman, S. Secunda, D. TarrasMP3 file Sid Beckerman Medley
3 more freylekhs, this time from the Sid Beckerman playbook. Enjoy the American influence on the Klezmer experience.

11. Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib (I Love You Much Too Much) MP3 file Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib
C. Towber & A. Olshanetsky English lyrics R. Towber
Inspired by a KCB recording, we wanted to include a Tango with great lyrics that could also feature Rick and Linda on solos.

12. Die Grine Kuzine (The Greenhorn Cousin) H. Prizant & A. SchwartzMP3 file Die Grine Kuzine
A story of the rosy-cheeked immigrant cousin who discovered that life was harder in America than she expected. We present this popular song with a real "klez" beat.

13. Wedding Medley trad. & S. Carlebach, A. NofMP3 file Wedding Medley
Roll up the rug and move the furniture back. It's time to join the 12 Corners Klezmer Band for a wedding experience. You only have to imagine Roey in the middle of the dance floor, taking the chosn (groom) and kalle (bride) along with their guests for a dance "ride" they'll long remember.

 


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