San Francisco Yiddish Combo
"Our congregation never dances, but they danced to you!
About
Klezmer for the 21st Century
The San Francisco Yiddish Combo (SFYC) was formed by accident when a love of Klezmer music collided with their collective backgrounds in every genre except Klezmer. Now the SFYC is embarked on a journey around the world to present their own unique blend of everything that is Klezmer, mixed with years of experience in the jazz, blues, folk, and even hip hop world.
Made up of classically trained musicians who enjoy stretching musical boundaries, the SFYC is led by cellist Rebecca Roudman who has fronted groups all over the world bringing her virtuosic and fiery playing to stages from China to Italy and beyond. Check out the SFYC for a fresh spin on Klezmer with plenty of recognizable nods to an eclectic mix of genres. Oh yeah, and great for dancing!
Upcoming Shows
Videos
Press
Klezmer for the 21st Century
Jewish News of Northern California
For North Bay musicians Rebecca Roudman and Jason Eckl, who have traveled the world with their band Dirty Cello, creating yet another band was just an extension of their boundless musical interests, from jazz to pop to classical.
Passover with SF Yiddish Combo
Jewish News of Northern California
Two days before the San Francisco Yiddish Combo was asked to perform for a party being held on the online video-conferencing platform Zoom, “We didn’t even know what Zoom was,” said the classically trained cellist Rebecca Roudman.
Past Concerts
Mozarteum
Occidental Center for the Arts
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
San Francisco Free Folk Festival
JCC East Bay
Congregation Shomrei Torah
JCC Federation of SLO
Old First Concerts
Congregation B'Nai Shalom
Bazaar Cafe
Temple Sinai
Congregation Ohr Tzafon
Congregation Beth Am
Comunidad Judía Masortí Bet-El Madrid
Atascadero Lake Park
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