New Cd: "Goyrl: Destiny" by Wolf Krakowski

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** New Release** "Gargoyl:Destiny" - by Wolf Krakowski

"Goyrl:Destiny" is one of the most unusual and welcome recordings to come 
along in a long time. This is how Yiddish/American folk music might have 
evolved had Yiddish music come to America 300 years ago. Krakowski performs 
traditional and lesser known Yididsh songs in styles varying from blues, soft 
country, folk-rock and much more. That he was influencd by such artist 
ranging from Benzion Witler to Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen is evident, yet he 
maintain his own style..that of a true folk songer.

 One of the selections, 'Hundert' (One Hundred) consists entirely of numbers, 
counting down form 100, 99, 98, etc. The interpertation is very moving, but 
when you read in the accompanyin booklet that it is attributed to "Anonymous 
Mielec - Poland, concetrationcamp inmate" it now becomes a very stirring and 
even haunting song...yet, just numbers... Musically, there are so many 
wonderful things going on--some great mandolin, steel drums and saxophone 
work-- that you will have to listen to this CD over and over to appreciate 
everything it has to offer. 

Produced by Frank London, Krakowski is backed by such renown artist as: The 
Lonesome Brothers, Seth Austen, Charles Neville (of the Neville Brothers 
Band), amongst others. The accompanying booklet contains translations of all 
the songs and a glossary of Yiddish terms as well as biographical information 
on the coposeers which include, Emil Gorovets, Nurit Hirsh, Abraham Levin, 
Itzik Manger, Sholom Secunda and many more. 

We are offering this CD as $15.98, including shipping with al Visa & 
Mastercard orders.
Hatikvah Music
323) 655-7083

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