Re: Jewish/Irish music

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In a message dated 12/18/2 10:08:49 AM, AGREENBA (at) aol(dot)com writes:

<< My interest has been peaked lately via a Celtic recording I received for 
Chanuka. One of the tracks has a tune that's like a jazzed up Hatikva 
beginning. Yes, I'm aware that this beginning isn't all that unique....
But I began looking into Irish/Jewish culture and finding that I can find 
that indeed there is a strong albeit small community - progressive orthodox 
in particular - but I cannot find any specific articles or references to the 
music.
Any suggestions?
Adrianne
 >>

Though very small, there is quite an active Jewish community in Ireland and 
it has been very well accepted by non Jews. 

I was recently given a book, "Little Jerusalem" on the Jewish community of 
Ireland..very interesting. 
Approximately 3 weeks ago, The Jewish Journal in Los Angeles had an article 
on the Irish-Jewish community as well. It might still be on their web site 
at:  www.jewishjournal.com

Evidently a fair amount of Irish music "sounds klezmer"
Simon

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