Alexander, Phil - Sounding Jewish in Berlin

This book tells the story of Berlin's dynamic klezmer scene, tracing the ongoing dialogue between traditional Yiddish folk music and the creativity and modern urbanity of the German capital. It reveals how contemporary klezmer has become not only a product but also a producer of the city.

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CONTENTS

List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Notes on Translation, Orthography, Interviews and Recordings
Chapter 1: Why Berlin? Why Klezmer?
Chapter 2: The Music in Berlin: Musical Networks
Chapter 3: The Music in Berlin: Spaces and Places
Chapter 4: Placing Berlin in the Music
Chapter 5: Sounding Jewish in Berlin
Chapter 6: Curating the Tradition: Dissemination, Learning, and Responsibility
Chapter 7: Performing Berlin: The Silence of the City (Postlude)
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Appendix 1: A Brief Overview of Klezmer Music
Appendix 2: Interview Information
Bibliography