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

Henry Sapoznik (Author)
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December 31, 1999
Henry Sapoznik presents the complete history of this vital musical tradition, from its Eastern European roots to its current rebirth.

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

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 350 pages
  • Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books (December 31, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0825671914
  • ISBN-13: 978-0825671913
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,058,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Written from the heart..., December 28, 1999
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 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars PLAY KLEZMER, PLAY!, March 25, 2000
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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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, January 5, 2000
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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