Re: KlezKanada

[Asissel <Asissel...>]

Lorele,

No more excuses.  Anyone who loves klezmer MUST go at least once to 
KlezKanada or KlezKamp.  First, these organizations need our support.  
Second, it gives you the opportunity to meet world class musicians, experts 
in klezmer history, Yiddish language and Yiddish culture.  Plus, you meet and 
get to share the experience with so many others with similar interests.  

Where else can you get to see  Brave Old World in an intimate setting on a 
Thursday afternoon playing new Jewish music while explaining how they created 
the piece.  How about a Michael Alpert lecture on his trip to Ukraine in 
search of musicians who remembered playing with Leon Schwartz's brothers.  I 
didn't even mention the dance bands, concerts, classes, unique 
theatrical/historical based creations of Jenny Romaine, plenty of food and 
snacks (just forget the coffee), late night shows with associated sleep 
deprivation, etc.  

Oh, I was wondering if the word mentsch applies to male and female.  If so, 
than Margot Leverett fits that category.  One of the nicest people you will 
ever meet. In fact, you might be surprised that most of the staff musicians 
are very approachable and are willing to share their knowledge with you.  So 
what are you waiting for? 

Alan Sisselman

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