Finkelstein Conspiracy
You
never really know what will happen when Yankl takes the microphone in
hand. It could be a traditional dance tune, it could be James Brown sung
in Yiddish. He has been known to, on the spot, improvise lyrics to an
entire tune teasing the bride and groom, making use of information gleaned
from their friends on our last break. And it all rhymes. The Finkelstein
Conspiracy is not your ordinary Klezmer band. This 5-piece band performs
an eclectic mix of Klezmer music, Israeli dance tunes and traditional and
contemporary Jewish music from all over the world. Their blend of male and
female vocals with instrumentals featuring clarinet, guitar and piano
ensure that the pace never slackens. But, if requested, they can also move
in countless other directions from Rhythm & Blues to Jazz to Rock ‘n Roll.
Both singers have traveled all over the world and their tastes and
influences roam the globe from Eastern Europe to Africa.
Whether your needs are a traditional Jewish wedding ceremony or a night of
Klezmer dance music, or a relaxed blend of Klezmer and non-Jewish music,
this group will please your most discriminating guest.
Jack “Yankl” Falk’s lively and diverse concert repertoire embraces klezmer music, Chassidic melodies, Jewish folksongs and folklore, Yiddish theatre song, devotional chants, Israeli dance tunes, and more. For the past 12 years, Yankl has toured extensively throughout Europe and North America, appearing at festivals in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Russia. His numerous recordings have been featured on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, and countless international radio and television stations.
Susy has worked with Jack over the years with his Klezmer band Oomph, performing for weddings, festivals and Young Audiences concerts. She performed regularly with the Jewish folk duo of Margie Rosenthal & Ilene Safyon and performed on their award winning album, “Where Dreams Are Born”. She also worked for several years with the Klezmer band, Hester Street and MJCC Children’s Theater.
