Joel Rubin

Joel Rubin is a leading figure in the world of klezmer music, known for his virtuosic clarinet playing and deep scholarship of Eastern European Jewish traditions. With a career that seamlessly blends performance, research, and education, Rubin has been instrumental in reviving and preserving the rich sounds of traditional Jewish instrumental music from regions like Bessarabia and Galicia. Whether he's performing with his ensemble or collaborating with other world music artists, his work consistently highlights the expressive depth and historical authenticity of klezmer.

Over the years, Rubin has released a string of acclaimed albums, including Azoy Tsu Tsveyt, Zeydes Un Eyniklekh, and Bessarabian Symphony, all of which showcase his meticulous attention to historical detail and his passion for bridging the past with the present. In addition to performing, Rubin is also an ethnomusicologist and educator, deeply committed to both the academic and cultural aspects of Jewish music traditions.

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