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'''Golem''' is a rock-] band from New York City. They mix traditional Eastern European Jewish music with original material sung in ], English, Russian, as well as French, Ukrainian, Serbian-Croatian, Romany.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wittenberg|first=Ed|title=‘Not your father’s klezmer band’ to play at Yiddish concert|url=http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/leisure/arts/article_55665cd6-d36d-11e2-9808-0019bb2963f4.html|publisher=Cleveland Jewish News|accessdate=25 July 2013}}</ref> | ||
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Golem was created in November, 2000 by Annette Ezekiel Kogan, bandleader, vocalist and accordionist. The group describes itself as "Eastern European Jewish folk-rock". The group performs internationally: throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, as well as France, Germany, the U.K, Poland and Sweden.<ref></ref> | ||
| ==Biography== | |||
| Annette Ezekiel Kogan formed Golem in 2000. Before even putting the band together she contacted ], who was then curating the weekly "Klezmer Brunch" at the downtown venue, ], and asked him for a gig. Krakauer agreed, and Ezekiel Kogan put together the first lineup for Golem’s debut. | |||
| Golem recorded its first EP Golem in 2001, followed by the self-produced full-length albums Libeshmertzn (Love Hurts) (2002) and Homesick Songs (2004). | |||
| In June, 2005, Golem recreated a "mock wedding", based on an old Catskills’ tradition, at the Knitting Factory in New York. An entire Jewish wedding ceremony took place before 200 "guests", complete with rabbi, chuppah, wedding party, and bride and groom in drag. The event was featured on the front page of the ] Arts section.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shattuck|first=Kathryn|title=Here Strides the Bride: Catskills Kitsch in Manhattan|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/11/arts/11klez.html|publisher=New York Times|accessdate=22 January 2015}}</ref> | |||
| Golem’s music continued to evolve, moving from reinterpretations of traditional songs to more and more original material. | |||
| In 2005, Golem signed with the NY indie label, ] (which launched the career of ]) and remained with Jdub until the label closed in 2011. Golem released two albums on Jdub : Fresh Off Boat (2006) and Citizen Boris (2009), both produced by ] (Patti Smith, Antony and the Johnsons). | |||
| Numerous guest artists participated in Golem’s recordings, including ], ], ] and ]. | |||
| In June, 2014, Golem released the album Tanz, produced by ] (Pere Ubu) on the Mexican world music label, ] (Buena Vista Social Club). | |||
| Golem performed live on an episode of Season 4 of ]’s acclaimed television comedy, ], in June, 2014. | |||
| Golem performs in rock clubs, festivals, theaters, as well as at private events. | |||
| ==Influences and genres== | |||
| Golem combines elements of rock, punk, and ]. Lyrics are mainly in English, Yiddish and Russian. Golem’s music is an undefinable hybrid characterized by a relentless beat and intense, theatrical energy. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| * "Charlatan-Ka" (2008) | * "Charlatan-Ka" (2008) | ||
| * "Freydele" (2014) | * "Freydele" (2014) | ||
| ===Compilations and soundtracks=== | |||
| * Ukraine do Amerika (2008) | |||
| * Generation P (2011) | |||
| * Russendisko (2012) | |||
| * Putomayo’s A Jewish Celebration (2013) | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 22 January 2015
| Golem | |
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| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Klezmer, Punk, Folk Rock |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Discos Corason |
| Members | Annette Ezekiel Kogan Aaron Diskin Curtis Hasselbring Jeremy Brown Taylor Bergren-Chrisman Tim Monaghan |
| Past members | Alicia Jo Rabins, Sarah Ferholt, Barry Negrin |
Golem is a rock-klezmer band from New York City. They mix traditional Eastern European Jewish music with original material sung in Yiddish, English, Russian, as well as French, Ukrainian, Serbian-Croatian, Romany.
Golem was created in November, 2000 by Annette Ezekiel Kogan, bandleader, vocalist and accordionist. The group describes itself as "Eastern European Jewish folk-rock". The group performs internationally: throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, as well as France, Germany, the U.K, Poland and Sweden.
Biography
Annette Ezekiel Kogan formed Golem in 2000. Before even putting the band together she contacted David Krakauer, who was then curating the weekly "Klezmer Brunch" at the downtown venue, Tonic, and asked him for a gig. Krakauer agreed, and Ezekiel Kogan put together the first lineup for Golem’s debut.
Golem recorded its first EP Golem in 2001, followed by the self-produced full-length albums Libeshmertzn (Love Hurts) (2002) and Homesick Songs (2004).
In June, 2005, Golem recreated a "mock wedding", based on an old Catskills’ tradition, at the Knitting Factory in New York. An entire Jewish wedding ceremony took place before 200 "guests", complete with rabbi, chuppah, wedding party, and bride and groom in drag. The event was featured on the front page of the NY Times Arts section.
Golem’s music continued to evolve, moving from reinterpretations of traditional songs to more and more original material.
In 2005, Golem signed with the NY indie label, Jdub Records (which launched the career of Matisyahu) and remained with Jdub until the label closed in 2011. Golem released two albums on Jdub : Fresh Off Boat (2006) and Citizen Boris (2009), both produced by Emery Dobyns (Patti Smith, Antony and the Johnsons).
Numerous guest artists participated in Golem’s recordings, including Amanda Palmer, Lenny Kaye, Mike Gordon and Brandon Seabrook.
In June, 2014, Golem released the album Tanz, produced by Tony Maimone (Pere Ubu) on the Mexican world music label, Discos Corasón (Buena Vista Social Club).
Golem performed live on an episode of Season 4 of Louis CK’s acclaimed television comedy, Louie, in June, 2014.
Golem performs in rock clubs, festivals, theaters, as well as at private events.
Influences and genres
Golem combines elements of rock, punk, and klezmer. Lyrics are mainly in English, Yiddish and Russian. Golem’s music is an undefinable hybrid characterized by a relentless beat and intense, theatrical energy.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Golem (debut EP) (2001)
- Libeshmertzn (Love Hurts) (2002)
- Homesick Songs (2004)
- Fresh Off Boat (2006)
- Citizen Boris (2009)
- Tanz (2014)
Music Videos
- "Warsaw is Khelm" (2006)
- "Charlatan-Ka" (2008)
- "Freydele" (2014)
Compilations and soundtracks
- Ukraine do Amerika (2008)
- Generation P (2011)
- Russendisko (2012)
- Putomayo’s A Jewish Celebration (2013)
References
- Wittenberg, Ed. "'Not your father's klezmer band' to play at Yiddish concert". Cleveland Jewish News. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- Golem website
- Shattuck, Kathryn. "Here Strides the Bride: Catskills Kitsch in Manhattan". New York Times. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
External links
- Official site.
- Golem Twitter site.
- NPR's Fresh Air: Review of Tanz
- Jazz Weekly: Review, Golem Tanz
- Tablet: Klezmer Band Golem to Appear on ‘Louie’
- "Warsaw is Khelm" artist commentary
- Klezmershack: Review of Homesick Songs
- Blender: Review of Citizen Boris