Yiddish Music is Going Mainstream
Matt Clendenin — March 3, 2010 — Art & Design
References: huffingtonpost
Musicians like Gogol Bordello, DeVotchka and The Fishtank Ensemble make up a growing list of acts that have taken gypsy music to the the mainstream. Suddenly, everyone who can play an accordion, a clarinet, or even a saw are finding bands to join. The rise of gypsy music has given hope to these once musical outcasts, allowing them to dust off their tubas, and put all those years of experience in high school marching band to use.
And don't forget the DJ's either! Groups like Balkan Beat Box are proving maybe it was a good idea to hold on to all those Klezmer albums bequeathed to you by your Yiddish grandmother (not quite gypsy music, but you get the point). Rare cuts like that those are providing great loops for the latest gypsy remixes.
And don't forget the DJ's either! Groups like Balkan Beat Box are proving maybe it was a good idea to hold on to all those Klezmer albums bequeathed to you by your Yiddish grandmother (not quite gypsy music, but you get the point). Rare cuts like that those are providing great loops for the latest gypsy remixes.
Trend Themes
1. Growing Popularity of Gypsy Music - The rise of gypsy music is creating opportunities for musicians to bring this genre to the mainstream.
2. Inclusion of Unconventional Instruments - Musicians are incorporating unique instruments like accordion, clarinet, and saw, leading to innovative musical arrangements.
3. Gypsy Music Remixes - The popularity of gypsy music remixes is providing opportunities for DJs to experiment with incorporating traditional elements into modern music.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The music industry can capitalize on the growing popularity of gypsy music to expand its genre offerings and reach new audiences.
2. Instrument Manufacturing - The increased demand for unconventional instruments like accordion and saw presents an opportunity for instrument manufacturers to cater to this niche market.
3. DJ Equipment and Software - As gypsy music remixes gain popularity, the DJ equipment and software industry can develop innovative tools to facilitate the incorporation of traditional elements into remixes.
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