Metropolitan Klezmer

Metropolitan Klezmer is a vibrant New York City-based ensemble that’s been breathing fresh energy into traditional klezmer music since their formation in the 1990s. Known for their lively fusion of Eastern European Jewish melodies with jazz, funk, and global rhythms, the band delivers a playful yet reverent take on Yiddish culture. Their albums—like *Traveling Show* and *Yiddish For Travelers*—showcase their eclectic style, blending spirited instrumentals with cheeky humor and unexpected twists. Led by drummer Eve Sicular (also of Isle of Klezbos), the group features a rotating cast of talented musicians on clarinet, accordion, strings, and brass, creating a sound that’s both nostalgic and boldly contemporary. Whether reviving forgotten tunes or crafting originals, Metropolitan Klezmer keeps dance floors buzzing and audiences grinning with their genre-bending celebrations.