Re: Klezmer status

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shirona wrote:

>   How were musicians regarded in the old country?

Maybe a half step above a thief and a street-walker
but lower than a shoemaker or a wheel-greaser.
They, at least had the ability to earn a steady wage
(however low) -- and did  not have to rely essentially
on tips.

Wolf



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