 1. Fisherlid 2. Hora Di Gitar / Farkoyfn Di Sapozhkelekh 3. A Glezele Yash 4. Jelle's Tanz 5. A Sheyn Shtikele 6. Vander Ikh Mir Lustig 7. Di Alte Kashe 8. Shvarts Bistu Shvarts 9. Rumeynien Trink Melodye 10. Brîul pe Şase din Muscel 11. Trink Brider 12. S'dremlen Feygl af Di Tsvaygn 13. Ver Hot Aza Yingele? 14. Tumbalalaika Buy songs at | Nikitov Vanderlust © 2006 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 Vanderlust, the Yiddish equivalent to the familiar word meaning "a lust for travel and new experiences" is the perfect title for this new recording by Nikitov, the band that performs Yiddish songs on both sides of the Atlantic. Travel from shtetl to shtetl...Nikitov ventures into ethereal vocal/guitar duets and wild romps on a horse buggy ride over the dirt roads of Eastern Europe. Fronted by Yiddish song maven Niki Jacobs, this new recording captures the sonic depth and unpredictability of the live shows and their deep sense for improvisation and groove. |  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. |
