A growing collection of in-depth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories about the legacy and changing nature of Yiddish language and culture offer a rich and complex chronicle of Jewish identity.
the Klezmer revival
Watch now:
Klezmer musician Michael Winograd talks about how a Klezmer revival happened, but is not still happening.
This is an excerpt from an oral history with Michael Winograd.
This excerpt is in English.
Michael Winograd was born in Long Island, New York.
This interview is part of the Yiddish and the Arts: musicians, actors, and artists series.
Other video highlights from this oral history
the Klezmer revival
1 minute 55 seconds
The Intergenerational Connections of Klezmer
1 minute 15 seconds
What is Yiddish Culture?
50 seconds
unfortunately there's too many people like me
1 minute 20 seconds
Why do people go to concerts?
1 minute 32 seconds
Teaching is still learning
1 minute 41 secondsMore information about this oral history excerpt
Themes in this oral history excerpt:
- KlezKanada
- 1990s
- Yiddish revival and activism
- Music
About the Wexler Oral History Project
Since 2010, the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project has recorded more than 500 in-depth video interviews that provide a deeper understanding of the Jewish experience and the legacy and changing nature of Yiddish language and culture.
Tell Us Your Story
Do you (or someone you know) have stories to share about the importance of Yiddish language and culture in your life?