The Helen & Irving Sunshine Memorial Concert
In the United Nations of world music, Forshpil represents Yiddishland, a legendary country where shtetl musicians play electric guitars and traditional Yiddish ballads are as popular as rock anthems. Founded in 2003 in Riga, Latvia, and led by vocalist Sasha Lurje and keyboardist/arranger Ilya Shneyveys, Forshpil takes the audience on a trip to a parallel world, giving new life to dark and obscure women's a cappella Yiddish love songs through klezmer-infused rock rhythms, harmonies, and instruments. Deeply rooted in tradition, this unlikely fusion feels weirdly authentic. If Pink Floyd and the Doors had ever jammed together at a Jewish wedding, it would have sounded something like this.
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This event is part of Yidstock 2023: The Festival of New Yiddish Music.
YIDSTOCK 2023 is sponsored by WAMC Northeast Public Radio.
PLEASE NOTE: Lineup is subject to change. All ticket sales are final. We cannot accommodate refunds or exchanges.
At the present time, the Yiddish Book Center expects that mask wearing will be optional for Yidstock. Subject to change. Please review our COVID policies at yiddishbookcenter.org.
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LocationYiddish Book Center (View)
1021 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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