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Sings Russian Yiddish & Israeli Folk Songs

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These two albums (released here together) were responsible for my choosing the career of singer of Russian and Yiddish folk songs. Davrath's voice is other-worldly, combining the best of classical training with the purity and simplicity of folk song. When I was only 18, I began reading the transliterated lyrics on the back of the LP and singing along, and (lo and behold), an hitherto unknown voice came out of me, inspired by her angelic tone. Thank you, Natania! (L. Lippitz, vocalist with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band)

2 beautiful CDs. The Russian songs are very nice and some of them are familiar. The Israeli songs are old style songs from the 50th. The Yiddish songs are just beautiful.
She had a very sweet voice. We can only be sorry that she died at
the age of 57 in 1987...

Davrath's Russian folk song album found its way into my collection some 25 years ago or more, and her amazingly beautiful voice captivated me and directed me toward a singing career the moment needle touched vinyl. The unique thing about Davrath is that, unlike many other classically-trained singers, her voice comes across as simple, honest and unnuanced when she is delivering folk music. She is the best of both worlds: tremendous vocal finesse coupled with fresh, unpretentious delivery. This is still #1 in my collection of both Russian and Yiddish folk songs.

Having listened to Netanya Davrath singing Songs of the Auverne for many years and hearing so many others trying but not succeeding in matching her quality and something else that is hard to describe. She seems to get right into the feeling of the music and the little inflections of her voice bring so much to her performance. This is why I ordered the collection of Russian, Yiddish and Israeli folk songs. I was not disappointed as she gives them the same wonderful feeling. I am so sorry she is no longer with us and I hope to find other of her performances.