Alicia Svigals, widely considered the world’s greatest klezmer violinist, leads a full-on old-school klezmer dance band in a mix of original compositions, traditional arrangements and tunes by mid-century clarinet masters. Fidl Afire is the long awaited spiritual sequel to her beloved and groundbreaking 1997 album Fidl. On Fidl, Svigals explored

Alicia Svigals, widely considered the world’s greatest klezmer violinist, leads a full-on old-school klezmer dance band in a mix of original compositions, traditional arrangements and tunes by mid-century clarinet masters. Fidl Afire is the long awaited spiritual sequel to her beloved and groundbreaking 1997 album Fidl. On Fidl, Svigals explored and elevated an old-world sound, centering violin, tsimbl and bass accompaniment, but here on Fidl Afire Svigals’ violin is situated in the 20th century American party sound, alongside trumpets and trombones. Here is a joyous, kinetic and unique album, a quarter century overdue, worth all the listening and re-listening. Feast your ears and enjoy!