Yiddish Music – Culture, Memory & Melody

Looking to explore a musical world rich in emotion and history? Our Yiddish music releases offer you folk songs, Klezmer tunes and theatrical recordings that preserve and celebrate Jewish heritage.

Tradition, Identity & Expression

From nostalgic lullabies to lively dance tunes, these editions document the wide scope of Yiddish musical tradition – carefully remastered and presented with historical notes and rare visuals.

For Cultural Explorers & Soulful Listeners

These recordings are windows into a world that speaks through song – resilient, joyful, and deeply human.

se'  collection is unparalleled in many ways. The 12-CD anthology presents more than 240 recordings and is telling the whole story of post-war Jiddish music / Klezmer. In the 1960s, Jiddish songs were discovered by the folk music movement. Later, the American Klezmer revival had a strong impact on the music, and today's colourful Klezmer music scene has become an essential part of contemporary world music. This anthology also contains previously unreleased live recordings by popular US American bands, made in Germany (The Klezmorim, Kapelye, Andy Statman Orchestra, Brave Old World). Read more at: https://www.bear-family.com/various-vol.1-jiddische-musik-1953-2009.html

History of Jiddische songs

This anthology explores the recent history of Jiddische songs. The journey starts with the folk movement in the early 60s, looks at the Klezmer revival in the US and its influence on German musicians, and finally portraits contemporary Jiddische Musik as part of the large World Music scene. Highly recommended!