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Available on CD
Originally known as the Bagelman Sisters, the Barry Sisters were the
most popular singers in the genre called Yiddish Swing, which
popularized and Jazzified Yiddish folk songs. They also sang popular
tunes with Yiddish lyrics (e.g., Raindrops Keep Falling on My
Head).
They were often featured on the New York radio show "Yiddish Melodies
in Swing" and also crossed over into the mainstream as well, appearing
on American TV programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show. They also were
among the few performers to tour the former Soviet Union, and came to
have a large following from that country, as well many other places in
the world.
Claire, with the higher voice, is still active and performing. Her
sister Myrna, with the lower voice, passed away quite a few years ago.
Track List:
(Note: track listings are as they appear on CD.)
- Hava Nagila
- Bublitchki Bagelach
- Vyoch Tyoch Tyoch
- Yingele Nit Vain
- Zug Es Meir Noch Amol
- Yuh Mein Tiere
Tochter
- Tumbalalaika
- Ich Hob Dich Tsifeel Lieb
- Eishes-Chiyell
- Vie a Heen Zol Ich Gayn
- Dem Neyem Sher
- Farges Mich Nit
- Ketzele Baroiges
- Ain Kik Auf Dir
- Chiribim Chiribom
- Tsi Shpait
Label: Legacy International
Catalog #: 336
Links:
Yiddish Melodies in Swing exhibit at The Yiddish Radio Project web site -- features lengthy narration by Claire Barry about the Barry Sisters' music and related topics.
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