The Klezmer-Gypsy connection?

[Robert Cohen <rlcm17...>]

Friends:

What follows was sent to me on a personal list--but perhaps it would 
interest some members in re a recent thread.  At least, members who live in, 
or can get to, Queens, NY ...

--Robert Cohen


The Queens Museum of Art will present "The Rom of Ridgewood", an original 
photo commission by Yale Strom portraying the daily life of the Rom (Gypsy) 
communities of Ridgewood and adjacent Queens neighborhoods.  Photographs, 
books and music depict the Rom's traditions of work, play, food and music.  
(March 22 - July 7).  Other related events will highlight the exhibit:

March 24th, 2 p.m.:  Yale Strom's band, Hot Pstromi, will present a  program 
of klezmer and Rom music from Eastern Europe, with vocalist Elizabeth 
Schwartz and Rom accordionist extraordinaire Peter Stan along with special 
Rom guests; after the concert, Strom will discuss his experiences among the 
Rom in Central and Eastern Europe and sign copies of his book "Uncertain 
Roads: Searching for the Gypsies".

April 14th, 2 p.m.:  Strom's acclaimed documentary film, "Carpati: 50 Miles, 
50 Years", will be presented.  "Carpati" is the story of a Holocaust 
survivor who returns to his childhood home (in the Carpathian Ukraine) for 
the first time in 50 years, and his unique relationship with his Rom 
neighbors.  A testament fo man's faith and fate, the film features klezmer 
and Rom music from the region.

For further information and directions:

Queens Museum of Art
(718) 592-9700

www.queensmuse.org





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> --- Begin Message ---
> The Queens Museum of Art will present "The Rom of Ridgewood", an original
> photo commission by Yale Strom portraying the daily life of the Rom (Gypsy)
> communities of Ridgewood and adjacent Queens neighborhoods.  Photographs,
> books and music depict the Rom's traditions of work, play, food and music.
> (March 22 - July 7).  Other related events will highlight the exhibit:
>
> March 24th, 2 p.m.:  Yale Strom's band, Hot Pstromi, will present a  program
> of klezmer and Rom music from Eastern Europe, with vocalist Elizabeth
> Schwartz and Rom accordionist extraordinaire Peter Stan along with special
> Rom guests; after the concert, Strom will discuss his experiences among the
> Rom in Central and Eastern Europe and sign copies of his book "Uncertain
> Roads: Searching for the Gypsies".
>
> April 14th, 2 p.m.:  Strom's acclaimed documentary film, "Carpati: 50 Miles,
> 50 Years", will be presented.  "Carpati" is the story of a Holocaust survivor
> who returns to his childhood home (in the Carpathian Ukraine) for the first
> time in 50 years, and his unique relationship with his Rom neighbors.  A
> testament fo man's faith and fate, the film features klezmer and Rom music
> from the region.
>
> For further information and directions:
>
> Queens Museum of Art
> (718) 592-9700
>
> www.queensmuse.org
>
> Zay gezint & baxtolo!
>
> --- End Message ---