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   Tugal October 2, 2012

   An eclectic mix, both in terms of lyrics and music, "Wonder Wheel" is incredibly engaging and uplifting; it became an instant favourite - one that I will listen to for years to come. The lyrics were penned by Woody Guthrie and range from the political and social to the deeply spiritual (in the broadest sense)/5(26).

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   Megar October 2, 2012

   This is a gem. These lyrics are all by Woody Guthrie, folk-singer of America. (This Land is Your Land was his song [not on this album]) When Woody Guthrie passed away, his daughter found a big box of lyrics and poems that had never been put to music. She chose a wonderful selection and gave them to the brilliant Klezmer Band, The Klezmatics/5(26).

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   Kagajas October 2, 2012

   Going Up The Mountain Lyrics: I was going down the road just the other day / And somebody asked me, "How are you today?" / I said, "I'm going up the mountain, therefore to pray." / A good friend.

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   Zolozshura October 2, 2012

   Wonder Wheel The Klezmatics. Released Album Credits. Writers Woodie Guthrie. More The Klezmatics albums Woody Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanuka.

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   Doutaxe October 2, 2012

   Woody Guthrie, dust bowl balladeer, and Aliza Greenblatt, his Yiddish poet mother-in-law came together when Martha Graham dancer Marjorie Mazia (Greenblatt’s daughter) happened to meet Guthrie when one of Graham’s choreographers set a dance to his lyrics. Here is the story of how their unlikely collaboration unfolded.

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   Vitaxe October 2, 2012

   new songs from the woody guthrie archive Since , Nora Guthrie has been spearheading numerous projects working with her father's vast creative legacy, and collaborating with artists in all genres; books, films, recordings, exhibits, etc.

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   JoJogor October 2, 2012

   The Klezmatics are globally-renowned world music superstars — and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy award. The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York City’s East Village in with klezmer steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality, while incorporating contemporary themes such as human rights and anti-fundamentalism and eclectic .

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   Goltirn October 2, 2012

   The Klezmatics have garnered numerous awards and accolades throughout their career, including a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album (for “Wonder Wheel: Lyrics by Woody Guthrie”), a New York Jewish Music Award (Best Klezmer Band, ), a GLAMA (Gay and Lesbian American Music Award) and the German Critics Award (twice.

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