Funky horn based klezmer from Canada

11 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Judaica, JAZZ: World Fusion



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In the heart of creating a spiritual fusion of sound, The Lithuanians have combined forces to put fresh spins on tunes while still maintaining their traditional klezmer mother tongue: pickled herring, bagels & lox, and kugel meet Led Zeppelin, margaritas, and Nils Landgren to make beautiful harmonies on the streets of Harlem--make that Vilnius.

What began as a casual jam session at a KlezKanada in the summer of 2005, The Lithuanian Empire has evolved into a contagiously energetic and innovative band. The band's unique composition of members spans from East, West, and Central Canada; the Appalachian Mountains, and the Nationâs Capital of the United States. Members come from a variety of musical backgrounds, and each adds their unique perspective to the music. Some received classical training at the finest institutions in North America, while others are highly respected and sought-after freelance musicians. What all members share is a deep love of klezmer, and the creativity and drive to take this traditional music in new directions.