Album DescriptionRural Jewish wedding music from Eastern Europe has quickly found its way to become one of the world's most popular folk genres. Klezmer, originally defined as a form of instrumental Ashkenazic music, was a tradition seriously threatened following the Holocaust. Today, a new Jewish culture and klezmer sound are emerging, mixing elements of jazz, rock, hip hop, to mention a few. The Rough Guide To Klezmer Revolution reveals the latest trends and celebrates contemporary klezmer's greatest innovators. Artists Include: The Klezmatics, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Theodore Bikel & Socalled, David Krakauer, Flying Bulgars, Marilyn Lerner, Polina Shepherd, Daniel Kahn, Psoy Korolenko, Oy Division, Wolf Krakowski, Shtreiml, Mikveh, Margot Leverett & The Klezmer Mountain Boys, Frank London's Klezmer Brass All Stars, Moguilevsky & Lerner, Michael Winograd