World-renowned and Grammy-winning superstars of the klezmer world. Celebrating their 30th Anniversary and new cd. The Klezmatics have garnered numerous awards and accolades including a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album
Date/Time: Feb 23 2017, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Vancouver, The Norman Rothstein Theatre | Event calendarCost: $43.75
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The Klezmatics are world-renowned and Grammy-winning superstars of the klezmer world and erupted out of New York City’s East Village in 1986. The band revitalized klezmer for the new century with music that is steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism. Their eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk and without a doubt, they’re the most successful proponents of klezmer music in the world!
After three decades since their formation, The Klezmatics remain committed to their music and to the close relationship they share with their fans.
“…they captivated the audience, bewitching it with their singing, passion, and sound.” – World Music Central
“The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.” – Time Out New York
“…the Klezmatics prove themselves to be sensitive interpreters of any artistic language they choose…” – Billboard Magazine
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