SONGS AND TUNES FROM THE GHETTO
SUPRAPHON SUC 12140 (CZECHOSLOVAKIA)
JENO KOHN (vocalist)
TRIO LORAND
MARCEL LORAND (piano)
  • An Orthodox Song (Ani mamin, Solemn song to celebrate a feast, on traditional Hebrew text)
  • A Wedding Song (Kolomaj Badchen, Ditties from Kolomyje. Wedding song about a matchmaker)
  • The Prophet Elisha (Rabbi Elimelech, Song about the Prophet Elijah, Dance Song in local jargon)
  • A Banquet Song (Schabes nach dem Kiegel, Merry party song)
  • Mother's Letter (Brieferle der Mamme, Mother's letter)
  • The Bardichev Kaddish (Bardichevo Kaddish, mourning chant - famous folk song from the ghetto)
  • Paper Children (Papierene Kinder, Paper Children, Song of lonely mother from the early diaspora)
  • A Scholar's Song (Chumec alef, Pupil and teacher)
  • In Praise of the Kitchen (Romania, Ditty from Romanian vineyards in local jargon)
  • A Tune about the Messiah (Jiddische Stikele, Party drinking song)
  • Glorious Sabbath (Zemiroth, Merry party drinking song to mark the end of the Sabbath)