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Klezmer! Jewish Music from Old World to Our World [Hardcover]

Henry. Sapoznik (Author)

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Hardcover: 340 pages
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books, New York,1999.; First Edition edition (1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 002864574x
ISBN-13: 978-0028645742
ASIN: 002864574X
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars Written from the heart..., December 28, 1999

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This review is from: Klezmer! Jewish Music from Old World to Our World (Hardcover)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars PLAY KLEZMER, PLAY!, March 25, 2000

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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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 5, 2000

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars 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

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Compleat Klezmer by Hal Leonard Corp. on page 247, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Behind The Mask Of Innocence by Kevin Brownlow in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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