
European Yiddish Circus
Eighty years after the khurbn (Holocaust), a Jewish circus returns to Germany. Tsirk Dobranotch, a musical circus ensemble, is presenting “Tshemodan” (suitcase, in Yiddish), a new collaboration by the Dobranotch band,

Baymele’s Debut Album
Baymele (“little tree” in Yiddish) is a klezmer band rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their debut album, Sapling, embodies the idea of new growth

Obscure Yiddish Folk Songs, Both Humorous and Heartbreaking, with Mikhl Yashinsky
A green duck goes in search of noodles to chew on. A soldier leaving for the Russo-Japanese war bids a heartbreaking farewell to his mother,

Porto Franco Klezmer All-Stars – Naftules Freilachs
The Bay Area music community experienced a huge loss in May 2025 with the passing of Rob Reich. Rob will be remembered as a fabulous

Broyt un Royzn (Bread and Roses) – Brivele Phase Two Sessions
Enjoy this rendition of Broyt un Royzn (Bread and Roses) by Seattle-based ensemble Brivele. View the video »

Olam Chesed Yibaneh – Kehilla Klezmer
Watch the Bay Area’s own Kehillah Klezmer Band perform a wonderful rendition of Olam Chesed Yibaneh. Watch video »

Dayenu in Yiddish – Dinah & Zisl Slepovitch
For peysekh: Dayenu in Yiddish, by Dinah & Zisl Slepovich! Watch video »

“The Peacock and The Sunflower” by Veretski Pass
Bay Area klezmer band Veretski Pass recently released a new album with clarinetist Joel Rubin, The Peacock and The Sunflower. The album explores the musical interactions

The Concert Where Paul Robeson Was Warned Not to Sing in Yiddish
Read this interesting article about singer Paul Robeson, who sang (or sometimes didn’t sing!) in Yiddish. If you scroll down, there is an excellent recording of
