Lomir Zingen Frayheyt (Let's Sing Freedom)
Charley Beller
Description
This course aims to build and deepen participants’ connection to Yiddish and Yiddish folk culture through learning and singing Yiddish songs from various traditions. Each day we will share stories and learn songs ranging from children's lullabies to the Partisan Hymn. No prior familiarity with Yiddish or Yiddish folksong will be assumed. Participants who do have prior familiarity will have opportunity to share favorites from their collections. Recording devices are welcome, as are musical instruments.
Charley Beller is a Ph.D. candidate in Cognitive Science at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He is an avid musician and an enthusiastic Yiddishist. He has attended many past NHC Institutes and is excited to be offering a course for the first time.
Notes
Prerequisites: None
Categories
- Arts and Literature
- History and Culture
- Afternoon Course