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Ashkenaz : the music of the Jews from Eastern Europe /

Examines the music of East European Jews, including Yiddish folksongs, liturgical music of the synagogue, Klezmer melodies and Yiddish theater tunes. Features performances and rare vintage archival footage of Jewish life in Eastern Europe prior to World War II.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Ergo Media Inc, Israel Music Heritage Project
Other Authors:	Jochsberger, Tzipora H., Tlalim, Asher, Bookspan, Martin, Attar, M. Rhonda
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	Yiddish Hebrew English
Language Notes:	Sung in Yiddish and Hebrew with English subtitles and narration.
Published:	©1994
Series:	Jewish music heritage library (DVD videodisc) ; v. 3.
Subjects:	Ashkenazim > Music. Folk songs, Yiddish. Jews > Europe, Eastern > Music. Documentary films. Educational films.

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