Klezmer Podcast 18: Veretski Pass/Budowitz

On this episode I interview Josh Horowitz, Cookie Segelstein, and Stu Brotman of Veretski Pass. Topics discussed: Their communal arranging sessions; how they blend traditional songs with original compositions; the concert form of suites lasting 15-20 minutes; their acceptance as a crossover group with classical music audiences; bringing "World Music" into the concert hall; their Carpathian fiddle band sound; upcoming CD "Dov The Cow Swimmer." Josh and Cookie with Budowitz. New CD "Budowitz Live" with Christian Dawid and three Hungarian musicians. Stu discusses his work with the Klezmer Shul Project.

Run time: 36:56.