Voices of a People: The Story of Yiddish Folk Song by Ruth Rubin synced His spirit soars above the

His spirit soars above the cruelties

Only one who deeply understands the formation and meaning of these characters could assemble a book of such depth

in order to negotiate her life under the gaze of men

Just before World War I

these women’s lives have left deep footprints in the history of the nation they call home

Voices of a People: The Story of Yiddish Folk Song by Ruth Rubin synced His spirit soars above theThe seminal work of Ruth Rubin, a pioneering collector, singer, folklorist, writer, and crusader for the vanishing legacy of the Yiddish world, Voices of a People remains the only general introduction to Yiddish folksong. A priceless collection of song texts in Yiddish and English, as well as a selection of tunes Rubin transcribed, this volume brings the Jews' ancient, itinerant culture alive through children's songs, dancing songs, and songs about