The Soul of Klezmer
What is the common denominator when it comes to the melodies of Jewish klezmer music and African-American gospel music? Soul.

What is the common denominator when it comes to the melodies of Jewish klezmer music and African-American gospel music? Soul.
Yavilah McCoy is one of several thousand African-American Jews. She has devoted her talent and energy to use Gospel music to try to overcome the prejudice she has experienced from other Jews. To create a better future for her children, Yavilah wants it known that Jews come in a variety of shades and colors.

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