The Dutch/American Klezmer and Yiddish song band's first CD. Beautifully sung Yiddish classics interpreted by Nikitov with sounds inspired by Eastern European folk and Gypsy jazz. Also available via iTunes.

13 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Eastern European, WORLD: World Fusion



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"Quite simply, Niki Jacobs has one of the nicest voices for singing Yiddish I've heard in a long time...one of the best of the new Yiddish folksong ensembles."
-- (klezmershack.com)

Holland-based NIKITOV is an acoustic ensemble that plays Yiddish songs and Klezmer accented by the rhythms and sounds of Gypsy Jazz and Eastern European folk music. The band plays with a unique approach harnessing the drive and energy of these traditions while capturing the emotion and depth of the Yiddish text. Featuring beautiful vocal interpretations by Niki Jacobs backed by a powerhouse acoustic group.

Nikitov's debut CD on Chamsa Records marks a distinctive artistic statement in their style. Produced without overdubs and with a live sound in mind, the band throws out studio trickery in favor of simplicity, allowing the songs and arrangements to speak for themselves. A sublime and folky vocal style merges with energetic accompaniment and improvisations that find their way deep into the songs. The result is a subtlety not often heard in today's Klezmer and Jewish music market!

"Amulet is wonderful. Beautiful music, great singing."
-- Terry O'Laughlin (dj on WORT-FM in Madison, WI)

"I didn't want the CD to be over and as soon as it was, I started it again. Wonderful, everything about it, choice of pieces, musicianship, voice."
-- Carol Newman (KMUN Radio in Astoria, OR)

"A beautiful CD by a group of highly skilled musicians."
-- (folkworld.de)

Niki Jacobs - voice
Jelle van Tongeren - violin
Adam Good - acoustic guitar
Jason Sypher - acoustic bass