About
The Klezmatics are Grammy-winning klezmer superstars who revolutionized Yiddish music. There, they emerged from New York City’s East Village in 1986. Moreover, they infused Eastern European Jewish roots with bold contemporary themes like human rights and anti-fundamentalism. Their eclectic sound blends Latin stomps, jazz riffs, and rhythms from the Balkans, Middle East, Africa, and America.
The Klezmatics have reimagined klezmer, inspiring generations of musicians for nearly forty years. Their achievements include thirteen acclaimed recordings and tours across five continents. Additionally, they have collaborated with artists like Itzhak Perlman, Tony Kushner, Chava Alberstein, and Arlo Guthrie. They are the only klezmer band to win a Grammy, earning the award for Wonder Wheel: Lyrics by Woody Guthrie.