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.

http://sashalurje.wix.com/sasha

http://yiddishsummer.eu/main/about-ysw/all-artists/ilyashneyveys.html

Foto Adam Berry

Samples and videos

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