Mames Babegenush in Concert
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Mames Babegenush, one of Europe’s premiere klezmer bands, has been performing for over 14-years to critical and public acclaim. Their resounding success is due in no small part to their explosive live performances that get audiences involved and dancing. Strong Scandinavian roots merge with the vibrant dance music of Eastern Europe. From the cool ambience of the Nordic pine forests to the lively weddings of Romania, the music of Mames Babegenush carries both a sense of melancholy and ecstatic joy. Mames Babegenush has performed at some of the world’s most important venues and festivals, including Carnegie Hall (US), Wiener Metropol (AT), Chicago World Music Festival (US), Paradiso (NL), Lotus Fest (US), Klezmer Fürth (GER), New York Gypsy Festival (US), Teatro Independencia (ARG) and Roskilde Festival (DK) alongside the likes of Gogol Bordello, David Krakauer and Amsterdam Klezmer Band. From klezmer festivals to world music concert series to jazz clubs, the music of Mames Babegenush has proven its broad appeal and versatility. The band’s ebullience is contagious, and audiences around the world are falling for Nordic klezmer. Listen to Mames Babegenush on Spotify! |
“Mames Babegenush forges an organic sound with the momentum of life. The band pushes the perimeter of klezmer to incorporate many cultures, all fragrant with fecund growth and potential. This is joyous music even when it is not.” “It is truly a feast for the hungry klezmer fan. Expanding the boundaries of traditional Jewish music.” “Mames Babegenush is melding the vital, vibrant heart of klezmer - it’s imaginative, moving and brassily abrupt.” "Mames Babegenush has hit upon a winning combination of artistry and originality while simultaneously being faithful to the tradition and pushing the genre forward." |
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