Re: JEWISH-MUSIC digest 2138

[Susan Lerner <meydele...>]

At 12:11 AM 1/15/02 -0500, you wrote:
>The simple reason is that many of us don't consider these klezmer. Strictly a 
>matter of what you wish to do, to preserve, not bastardize. Personal choice 
>and integrity, not  lack of creativity.


Now, Adrianne, a little less judgemental, zayt azoy gut.  When the Barry 
Sisters swung Bei Mir Bistu Shein - bastardization or the evolution of a live 
musical heritage?  Brave Old World's "Feter Elye", bastardization?  There is 
plenty of room for preservation (let there be more), but also 
experimentation/exploration/evolution(and more and more).  "Traditonal" klezmer 
changed, picked up influences from surrounding "popular" music and yet remained 
Jewish.  We're all seeking to make or hear good music and explore our cultural 
identity and boundaries.  SAK, I say, go for it!

Shira


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