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Klezmer Music History and Memory: The Evolution of a Living Tradition
"Klezmer music is the traditional instrumental celebration music of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe. Rooted in the 15th century, it has evolved from a specific wedding function into a global genre that preserves cultural memory through distinctive modes, ornamentation, and a complex history of migration, near-extinction, and vibrant revival. Understanding the Etymology and Subject Disambiguation The term klezmer (plural: klezmorim) originates from the Hebrew words kley (vessels/instruments) and zemer (song). Literally translated as "vessels of song," the term historically referred to the musicians themselves rather than the musical genre...."
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