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Contrary to popular belief, Golem is neither a towering Jewish Frankenstein who defended the Jews of 17th Century Prague, nor a creature from “Lord of the Rings.” Golem is a 6 piece Eastern European folk-punk band. Fronted by Annette Ezekiel Kogan - singer, accordionist, and 5-foot powerhouse; and vocalist, tambourine player, crazy-man Aaron Diskin; violin virtuoso Jeremy Brown; trombonist extraordinaire Curtis Hasselbring; elegant upright…See More

Brandeis University's Jewish Fella A Cappella (JFA) sings an arrangement of Jacob's blessing to his son Joseph, "HaMal'ach HaGo'el Oti". This is from a joint performance with the Newton JCC Klezmer Band at Brandeis' Berlin Chapel. Lyrics: Genesis…

At a Wednesday night concert at the Society for the Preservation of Art and Culture in Evanston (S.P.A.C.E.), the Chicago Klezmer Ensemble played a medley of freylachs. Freylach, which literally means 'happy', is a standard dance form in klezmer…

At a Wednesday night concert at the Society for the Preservation of Art and Culture in Evanston (S.P.A.C.E.), the Chicago Klezmer Ensemble played a variety of original compositions and traditional melodies from across the Jewish world. Here is a…

RSVP to the KFAR Music Compilation 'FREE Download event' and get a whole set of rockin' good tunes.That's right- we're giving away a dozen mp3's to everyone who RSVP's to this event right here on our website. Then you can enjoy them in your home, on your iPod or wherever fine music is heard.This compilation includes songs from:The Sway MachineryMoshe Skier BandTracy FriendModern Klezmer QuartetGolemSagol59Breslov Bar BandShir YaakovStereo SinaiSarah AroesteNaomi LessEvan JacoverWe'll send you a…See More