Voices of a People: The Story of Yiddish Folksong

by Ruth Rubin

Book Overview

The seminal work of Ruth Rubin, a pioneering collector, singer, folklorist, writer, and crusader for the vanishing legacy of the Yiddish world, Voices of a People remains the only general introduction to Yiddish folksong.
A priceless collection of song texts in Yiddish and English, as well as a selection of tunes Rubin transcribed, this volume brings the Jews' ancient, itinerant culture alive through children's songs, dancing songs, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252069188
• ISBN13: 9780252069185
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Best source for yiddish folk songs

I have taught yiddish and yiddish folk music and found this to be the best source for a complete study of the subject. In addition to comments on the history of folk songs, the side by side English and transliteration of the words of the songs is a great help to expand your knowledge of yiddish.