Classic Klezmer track also known in Yiddish as "Wie bist die gewesen vor prohibition?". Naftule Brandwein was one of the first klezmer pioneers in America to record this tune.

Where Were You Before Prohibition?

Written by the legendary Klezmer clarinet player Dave Tarras and recorded by him in the 1950s. Born Dovid Tarraschuk in Ukraine, he emigrated to New York in 1921 where he became one of the 20th century's most famous and prolific Klezmer musicians. 

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A set of 2 jigs, the first written by Chris McLeod and called Chris's No 1. The 2nd tune is called Horizonto and written by Paul James and recorded by his band Blowzabella.

Chris's No 1, Horizonto

Classic Klezmer sing-along medley. The first tune Mazeltov is played at Jewish weddings when the bride and groom stamp on a glass, the 2nd tune is often played along with it and is called Simon Tov, the 3rd tune is Shalom Aleichem.

Mazeltov

Klezmer and folk music band based in Manchester, UK. 
Playing tunes from Eastern Europe to North West England. Acoustic trio with deep routes in traditional music.

Frances O'Rourke on piano accordion
Kate Moran on fiddle
Paul Cowham on guitar

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