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Morris Rosenfeld (1862-1932), American immigrant 'poet of the sweatshop' wrote among the first Yiddish poems to be translated into English and other languages.

lyrics

nit zukh mikh vu di mirtn grinen
gefinst mikh dortn nit, mayn shats;
vu lebns velkn bay mashinen,
dortn iz mayn rueplats

[Complete lyrics in Yiddish with transliteration and English translation in liner notes]

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from Mosaic Persuasion, released July 1, 2001
text by Morris Rosenfeld, arranged by Eve Sicular

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Metropolitan Klezmer New York, New York

METROPOLITAN KLEZMER, established in 1994, brings eclectic exuberance to Yiddish musical genres from all over the map. Performing vibrant versions of lesser-known gems from wedding dance, trance, folk, swing and tango styles, as well as soundtrack material from vintage Yiddish films, they re-invent tradition with both irreverence and respect… an exhilarating journey! ... more

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