“On a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.” — Time Out New York

“Catchy, pulse-quickening party tunes and heart-warming melodies — just try to watch them and not a) weep or b) stop yourself dancing.” — The Jewish Chronicle

For four decades, The Klezmatics have stood at the forefront of global music — blending Yiddish soul with punk, gospel, jazz, and folk to create songs that are joyful, defiant, and profoundly human. The only klezmer band ever to win a Grammy, they’ve toured five continents and inspired generations with their fearless mix of tradition and rebellion.

Now marking their 40th anniversary, The Klezmatics unveil We Were Made for These Times — a bold new album and touring season connecting their activist roots with today’s global stories. From reimagined classics to multicultural collaborations and seasonal celebrations, the 2026–27 season honors a legacy built on rhythm, justice, and unshakable joy. Born in New York’s East Village in 1986, The Klezmatics transformed klezmer into a living art form — full of spirit, wit, and unstoppable groove. Their music combines ecstatic dance rhythms and poetic Yiddish lyrics with the edge of urban life, bridging spirituality and subversion with unmatched virtuosity. They’ve collaborated with Itzhak Perlman, Chava Alberstein, Arlo Guthrie, Tony Kushner, Joshua Nelson, and Allen Ginsberg, and their work spans theatre, dance, film, and television — from A Dybbuk and Pilobolus Dance Theatre

to PBS’s Great Performances and HBO’s Sex and the City. Winners of the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album, The Klezmatics continue to fill major halls and festivals worldwide, uniting communities through humor, heart, and rhythm.