KlezmerQuerque

06/24/2024

Four of the greatest musicians of our time, all previous guest artists at KlezmerQuerque, are putting together a new project. Check it out

A few rough cuts from our studio session a few weeks ago. To be released on Borscht Beat records, Fall of 2024.

03/02/2024

We had such an amazing time last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! The fun continues tonight with a concert by The Strauss/Warschauer Duo followed by a dance party led by The Rebbe's Orkestra and dance teacher and leader Avia Moore. See details in the comments below.

02/29/2024

The clock is ticking and we're getting very excited! Guest artists Deborah Strauss, Jeff Warschauer and Avia Moore are arriving tonight! Make plans for a fun-filled weekend with 3 of the best Yiddishe musicians and dancers in the world, right here in Albuquerque. Go to the link in the comments below for all the information.

02/25/2024

KlezmerQuerque begins this Friday, March 1st, 6:30 pm at Congregation Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd NW. We can't wait to celebrate a fantastic weekend of klezmer music and dance with our outstanding guest artists and all of you! Volunteer positions are still available if you want to get free admission. Check out all the information and the event, ticketing and schedule in the link posted below in comments.

02/24/2024

Yiddish dance master Avia Moore returns to KlezmerQuerque next weekend, March 1,2 & 3! Don't miss the opportunity to dance with and learn from this incredible dancer! Find all the details in the comments.

02/21/2024

Multi-instrumentalists Deborah Strauss and Cantor Jeff Warschauer will be teaching and performing at KlezmerQuerque, March 1-3, 2024. Join us for a fun weekend of klezmer music and dance. A link to all the details is posted in the comments.

02/20/2024

Less than 2 weeks away!!

02/04/2024

Our fabulous dance teacher Avia Moore! (photo by Michal Ramus)

02/04/2024

It's time for KlezmerQuerque 2024! March 1-3. Three of our favorite guest artists will be returning this year after too long of an absence. The amazing Strauss/Warschauer Duo, consisting of Deborah Strauss and Cantor Jeff Warschauer, will share their vast knowledge of klezmer music and Yiddishe culture in workshops and in concert.
Our dance teacher and leader will be the incredible Avia Moore.
Learn more about them, see the schedule and purchase tickets here:

KlezmerQuerque is an internationally recognized annual festival of klezmer music and dance. Join Cantor Beth Cohen and guest artists Deborah Strauss, Cantor Jeff Warschauer and Avia Moore and for three days of Klezmer and traditional Jewish music, dance, concerts, storytelling, lecture-presentations...

02/14/2023

KlezmerQuerque is over for another year. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful guest artists Mark Rubin, Bruce Bierman and Batya Podos; and to our tremendous group of volunteers and helpers. KlezmerQuerque could not exist without all of you coming together to create so much wonder and joy. And of course, a huge thank you to our spectacular producer, Beth Cohen and to our magical macher Illene Dunn for all their hard work in the weeks and months leading up to our festival. We welcome your comments about the festival, and any ideas you might have for future events. A sheynem dank to everyone. See you next year!

02/11/2023

Friday night was fabulous and we are looking forward to tonight's concert and dance party! Mark Rubin is an incredible musician and storyteller and his Jew of Oklahoma show will begin at 7pm. Then at the dance party, Bruce and Gilberto, both spectacular dancers,will have everyone moving to the music of The Rebbe's Orkestra joined by Mr. Rubin himself. This will be really fun!

02/09/2023

We're feeling a lot of excitement as KlezmerQuerque gets closer! Join us as we welcome Mark Rubin, Bruce Bierman and Batya Podos to the only festival of its kind in the Southwest! Dance parties, concerts, workshops and more!

02/07/2023

Saturday night's concert will definitely be a very special experience. Don't miss this opportunity to see Mark Rubin in action!

02/06/2023

KlezmerQuerque starts Friday! Besides the music and dance, you can join a storytelling workshop with Maggid Batya Podos! Learn about Batya here:

A retired middle school drama teacher, Batya Podos is now an ordained maggid, bringing Jewish stories to life in the classroom, shul and community as Director of Nahalat Shalom’s Education Program. She was co-mother of Abraham’s Tent--an interfaith summer camp for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim c...

02/03/2023

One week from today! Tell all your friends.

Coming Soon!

01/26/2023

Jewish-Americana from Bad Livers co-founder

01/26/2023

Coming Soon!

01/10/2023

The Secret Is Out!!! After several years of failed attempts, we finally have been able to secure the services of the inimitable Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma for KlezmerQuerque 2023. Don't miss the opportunity to hear and study with this supremely talented artist. More details to follow soon.

Jewish-Americana from Bad Livers co-founder

06/04/2022

Festival Sefardi is happening this weekend, live and on Zoom! Ruth Behar, Myriam Moscona and much more. Check out the details here: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/festivalsefardijune2022

02/20/2022

This is happening in 10 minutes! The spectacular Christina Crowder! https://www.nahalatshalom.org/calendar/christina-crowder-workshop

Special feature workshop with Christina Crowder, accordionist & Executive Director of the Klezmer Institute A chance encounter in Tokyo a few years ago led to the unlikely release of thousands of unique musical manuscripts in a Kyiv archive previously unavailable to contemporary klezmer mu

02/18/2022

KlezmerQuerque starts tonight!

KlezmerQuerque starts tonight - a weekend full of activities! Something for everyone and all are welcome. All information at https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque

02/17/2022

This weekend, Zoom on over to the 20th Annual KlezmerQuerque! Featuring Klezmer luminaries Cookie Segelstein, Joshua Horowitz, Margot Leverett and dance teacher and leader Bruce Bierman. Learn Yiddish songs with Jordan Wax or storytelling with Batya Podos. Cantor Lisa Levine will present her Yoga Shalom program and Esther Gottesman is back with her wonderful “Yiddish Kids & Kids at Heart“ , an outstanding family/all ages event. Find all the details and register here: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque

KlezmerQuerque is an internationally recognized annual festival of klezmer music and dance. Join Cantor Beth Cohen and guest artists for three days of Klezmer and traditional Jewish music, dance, concerts, storytelling, lecture-presentations, Shabbat services, and workshops.

02/16/2022

Sunday Feb 20 workshop schedule at: https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-schedule

Ready to learn "Down and Dirty Comping” (Klezmer accompaniment) with Joshua Horowitz? Join Josh Sunday, Feb 20 on Zoom and he’ll show the village idiot style and the fancy schmancy style side by side to help you understand what to do when you don’t know the tune but can’t stop playing because you feel compelled to against all your instincts. Join Josh for a non-judgmental session where all are welcome.
https://www.nahalatshalom.org/calendar/joshua-horowitz-workshop

10/22/2021

Hi Klezmer friends - Another great festival from Nahalat Shalom this weekend (Oct 22 - 24) on Zoom. Join us for the NM Virtual Jewish Storytelling Festival. Listen and learn from nationally acclaimed storytellers. Storytelling Shabbats, workshops, and concerts.

https://www.nahalatshalom.org/nm-jewish-storytelling-festival

Come celebrate “Storyteller’s Shabbats” with us on Friday night and Saturday morning through storytellings with guest Rabbis and Storytellers. Attend workshops Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Enjoy a Storytelling Concert Saturday evening and a Klezmer music concert Sunday afternoon.