She gives the Yiddish song new life

She accidentally stumbled upon Jewish music. She fell in love, though she didn't understand a word.

- I felt very touched by the music, says Louisa Lyne.

It became the start of the exploration journey that Yiddish music meant for Louisa Lyne. She has now played with her ensemble di Yiddishe Kapelye for 10 years.

Although it took time to learn the language and the songs, Louisa Lyne believes that it has been an advantage to get to the Jewish context from the outside. She hopes she can help open up the Yiddish song to a wider audience.

- People who would never otherwise have come into contact with Yiddish songs are now starting to stream them, because it sounds a bit in a way that they think is more easily accessible.

On the latest album Lust, they have devoted themselves to renewing the genre, together with 22 guest artists, where the Jewish get to meet music from other parts of the world. There will be tones of tango, electronic beats and pop covers.

- We have completely gained weight from the traditional klezmer path, the old trampled road, says Louisa Lyne.

Klezmer, a typical Jewish folk music, is usually associated with a dancer clarinet. They have retained some traditional elements, but want to show that Yiddish can be much more than sad and sentimental.

- We wanted to make Yiddish pop!

On February 18, Louisa Lyne and di Yiddishe Kapelye will perform at the Scalateatern in Stockholm.