When Sasha Lurje and Ilya Shneyveys play old Yiddish love ballads come alive in an intimate and touching setting edge.
The songs, though a 100 (and more) years old, deal with the same problems as today - love, hate, heartbreak, sacrifice, long-distance relationships and mention things like adultery, wedding, deadly curses, bachelor parties, beer, army draft, rivers, diamonds, gold, silver, musicians, and more misery!
The deep and sometimes tragic lyrics of these songs are echoed by the intensity and drama of the performance. Traditional style of singing blends perfectly with the accompaniment of modern instruments, harmonies, rhythms and effects creating impressive soundscapes that engage international audiences young and old, Yiddish-speaking and not.