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A Tickle in the Heart

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Documentary on klezmer music, its current popularity, and some of its foremost exponents: the Epstein Brothers

An insightful documentary about contemporary klezmer music - the infectious fusion of Eastern European folk tunes with jazz and other influences.

The film charts the 70 year history of the Epstein Brothers, one of the oldest klezmer bands still playing, and features unforgettable musical performances. With klezmer music enjoying an upswing in popularity the brothers enjoy a very active retirement as they take concert halls of Europe and the USA by storm.

Max, Willie and Julie Epstein were the Kings of Klezmer Music. They began their career 60 years ago in New York, playing at the celebrations of Jewish immigrants, which often lasted for days. Their music, like their audiences, came from Eastern Europe. The songs were as often loose and joyous as they were sentimental and sad. Today, the Epstein brothers live in America's retirement belt of Florida.
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