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Workshop – Yiddish Song Smuggling, with Daniel Kahn

Cross borders of language, music, and tradition with Daniel Kahn in a hands-on exploration of translation, adaptation, and the possibilities of modern Yiddish song.

$25

What happens when a song crosses a border – from one language, culture, or musical tradition into another?

Detroit-born, Hamburg-based troubadour and multi-instrumentalist Daniel Kahn leads a workshop exploring the art of Yiddish “song smuggling,” with a focus on polyglot performance, traditional subversion, tradaptation (translation + adaptation), multi-musical mixology and other modes of border-crossing in modern Yiddish song work.

Bring your voice, your languages and your mind – and come ready to experiment. This workshop is for singers, musicians and the polyglot-curious.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Check out Daniel and Jake’s performance on Thursday, November 5th.

Presented in partnership with KlezCalifornia.

Questions? Email [email protected]

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