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Paul Wieder

Paul Wieder

Klezmer: Backward and Forward

Three new klezmer recordings offer a listen into the genre\’s past, present and possible future.

Klezmer was originally the soundtrack to the Jewish wedding, but no band has attempted to recreate such an event until recently. Working with people who were in Eastern Europe at the time klezmer was developed, the band Budowitz — named for the maker of their accordionist\’s instrument — crafted \”Wedding Without a Bride\” (Buda Musique, $18.98).

CDs to Light Up Eight Nights

They are round, shiny and popular. But CDs don\’t melt like chocolate coins — and they have fewer calories. To give the gelt without the guilt, try the gift of music.

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