Metropolitan Klezmer

New York klezmer band with eclectic global Yiddish influences.

Last updated 7 October 2026

Since 1994, Metropolitan Klezmer has been a New York ensemble. Though rooted in klezmer, their music explores Yiddish styles worldwide. Songlines magazine ranks them among America's finest klezmer bands.

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Founded: 1994
Location: New York

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