Mames Babegenush at Tranquebar

Mames Babegenush is the past world meeting the present. It is Jewish dance
music united with new waves of modern music: a fresh blend of music genres
that appeals to both the heart and the feet.
Formed in 2004 the six-piece ensemble quickly dazzled audiences as well as
critics with their fresh sound and musical gumption. The group spent years
to perfect the style of traditional Jewish dance music, but always insisted on
leaving their personal mark in contemporary klezmer. Live on stage, Mames
Babegenush is a unique acquaintance, who unfolds a dynamic universe never...

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Mames Babegenush is the past world meeting the present. It is Jewish dance
music united with new waves of modern music: a fresh blend of music genres
that appeals to both the heart and the feet.
Formed in 2004 the six-piece ensemble quickly dazzled audiences as well as
critics with their fresh sound and musical gumption. The group spent years
to perfect the style of traditional Jewish dance music, but always insisted on
leaving their personal mark in contemporary klezmer. Live on stage, Mames
Babegenush is a unique acquaintance, who unfolds a dynamic universe never
seen before.
In 2008 David Krakauer, Alicia Svigals, Michael Alpert and Josh Dolgin (SoCalled)
selected Mames Babegenush to the Carnegie Hall Young Artist Program.
The following year the band released their acclaimed debut ‘Klezmer
Killed The Radio Star’ which landed a nomination at the Danish Music Award.
In 2010 the ensemble experienced a career highlight when they participated
in the 2nd International Jewish Music Competition in Amsterdam. As the only
ensemble, it was the winner of three prizes - the Jury’s Special Prize for cultural
bridge building in music, the Booker’s Prize and the biggest prize of them
all; The Audience Prize for best live performance.
In 2014 Mames Babegenush released their latest album forging their strong
Scandinavian roots into the vibrant dance music of Eastern Europe. From
the great ambience of Nordic pine trees to a lively wedding in Romania this
album gives the listener a sense of both melancholy and ecstatic joy. The
milestone record represents a new path in their sound integrating string
quartet, harp and children’s choir into their musical universe and is currently
nominated as World Album of the Year in Denmark.
The group is currently touring and working on new material

Mames Babegenush har med musikalsk flair og flabethed brygget deres helt egen lyd, med rødder dybt nede i klezmerens tonale livmoder. Gennem en flirten med beats fra en nyere verden, har de skabt et repertoire, som spænder over rene traditionelle klezmer-melodier tilsat rock og elektronisk musik, til særegne, men smukke bastarder, som man bare må elske. I bandets nu ti-årige karriere, har de spillet op under et hav af bryllupsfester, betrådt de feste danske spillesteder og en hel del udenlandske, heriblandt legendariske Carnegie Hall. Bandet har stået på scenen sammen med verdensstjerner som David Krakauer og Gogol Bordello og er netop hjemvendt fra turne i USA.

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