 1. Sha Shtil 2. Shabes 3. Bai Mir Bistu Scheyn 4. Bessarabyanka 5. Mayn Rue Plats 6. Di Mizinke Oysgegebn 7. Shloimele, Malkele 8. Di Krenetse 9. Umru Mayne 10. Az Der Rebe 11. Yankele 12. Reyzele 13. Dona, Dona Buy songs at | Nikitov Amulet © 2004 Chamsa Records "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 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! |  Holland-based NIKITOV is an acoustic ensemble that plays Yiddish songs and Klezmer accented by the rhythms and sounds of Gypsy Jazz and East European folk music. Called one of the best of the new Yiddish folksong ensembles (klezmershack.com), the band members combine their ideas in producing a unique approach that harnesses the drive and energy of these related musical traditions while capturing the emotion and depth of the Yiddish text. Featuring the stunningly beautiful vocal interpretations of Niki Jacobs backed by a powerhouse group of creative instrumentalists, Nikitov has performed throughout Europe since 2000. |
