Amsterdam Klezmer Band ft. Niki Jacobs

Multi-headed formation with a great live reputation

The Amsterdam Klezmer Band (AKB) sets the tone worldwide when it comes to klezmer and Balkan, often with an original twist. In the AKB-LAB series, the band seeks inspiration from musicians from unexpected corners. The Amsterdam Klezmer Band has been around for over 25 years. Founded in Café De Nieuwe Lelie by frontman Job Chajes and bassist Jasper de Beer, the band grew into a multi-member formation with a grandiose live reputation, from Paradiso and the Concertgebouw to Sziget and Lowlands.

Niki Jacobs

This time Niki Jacobs is our guest, one of the best interpreters of the European Yiddish song. She has been bringing this rich musical tradition to the general public for more than twenty years, and with her ensemble she connects the Europe of the past with the listeners of today.