Switzerland

«Wos, dos iz Klezmer?» [Was, das ist Klezmer?]

Cheibe Balagan brings danceable original compositions, traditional tunes and songs in Yiddish to the stage. In their new programme, ‘Wos, dos iz Klezmer?’, the band plays with the concept of tradition and its ongoing evolution. What is authentic? What is permissible within a genre rooted in history? To what extent do the poetry and linguistic wit of Yiddish allow for creative licence in the music? This tension relates, on the one hand, to the ensemble’s own standards and, on the other, to the expectations that some members of the audience have of klezmer bands.

Genre/s:
Klezmer

Stage language/s:
Yiddish

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