Cornell Concert Series: The Klezmatics

THE KLEZMATICS

The Klezmatics became world-renowned superstars when they erupted out of New York City’s East Village in 1986 to revitalize klezmer for new generations. Their music is steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while also incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights, antifundamentalism, and eclectic musical influences—from jazz and punk to Arab, African, Latin, and Balkan rhythms. Over the course of thirty years, they have released nine albums of wild, spiritual, and ecstatically danceable music, forever redefining and transcending traditional labels. In the process, they have garnered numerous accolades, including a GRAMMY Award, a New York Jewish Music Award, a Gay and Lesbian American Music Award, and the German Critics Award (twice), in addition to being featured in theater, film, and television projects.

“Forward-looking, tradition-shattering.” – Pitchfork

“The best band in America...there are no longer any boundaries of any kind. The world is changed.” – Pop Matters

Ticket prices range from $17 for Cornell students and $19 for general public students to between $29 to 39 for general public adults.

Patrons with limited mobility may gain access to Bailey Hall through the entrance to the lower lobby at the southwest corner of the building (to the left of the main doors as you face Bailey Hall from the plaza). If you require space for your wheelchair during the performance itself, please contact the CCS when purchasing your tickets at 607-255-5144 or [email protected].