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Enjoy the new Yiddish music of Josh Waletzky!
Josh Waletzky is a renowned force in new Yiddish songwriting, whose songs are sung in Yiddish venues all over the world. Here’s your chance to listen to his music and follow along with the lyrics in Yiddish, transliteration and translation. It’s a great opportunity to practice your Yiddish comprehension while enjoying his rich art.
Josh’s music is featured on these two wonderful CDs,
both available from the League for Yiddish (direct links below):
“Ariber di Shotns/Crossing the Shadows” – a collection of 14 original songs performed together with Jeff Warschauer and Deborah Strauss.
One of those songs, “Shabes-Koydesh,” can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhx5PLheYA4
Members: $16
Non-members: $18
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“Pasazhirn/Passengers” – a collection of six Yiddish songs, including a booklet with each song illustrated by original artwork.
While none of these songs can be found on the web, musicologist Seth Rogovoy’s review of this album will give you a good sense of what awaits!
https://rogovoyreport.com/2017/12/18/cd-review-passengers-by-josh-waletzky/
Members: $18
Non-members: $20
Order today!
Ariber di Shotns/Crossing the Shadows
https://www.leagueforyiddish.org/jowaardish.html
Pasashirn/Passengers
https://www.leagueforyiddish.org/pasazhirn.html
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