Talila

[Alex J. Lubet <lubet001...>]

Talila Chante le Yiddish (Talila sings Yiddish) is on Le Chant du Monde, number 
LDX 274 956.  It's mostly in Yiddish as the title says, but there are a few 
Hebrew tunes, too.  Most of the repertoire would seem at home in a contemporary 
klez band (Bay mir bistu Sheyn, Papirossn, etc), but the style is rather like 
Jacques Brel, with either piano or accordion and double bass.  I love it, 
although I'm not sure it would be to everyone's taste.  I reviewed it (in tandem
with Rhythm and Jews) a few years ago for Ethnomusicology.  I thought both were 
admirably innovative without losing touch with tradition.  Still do.  My copy 
was sent to me and I have no idea where to get it, other than that it's a French
label.



Alex Lubet, Ph. D.
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University of Minnesota
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