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Hot rachmunes, der pogrom in Russland In Remembrance of the Heroes, Self Defenders in Russia

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"Have compassion/pity, (for the victims of) the pogroms in Russia." "Brothers have pity. Give shrouds for the dead, and bread to the living." Source: Heskes, Irene, Yiddish American Popular Songs, 1895-1950. (General)

The Songs of America collection allows you to explore American history as documented in the work of some of our country's greatest composers, poets, scholars, and performers. From popular and traditional songs to poetic art songs and sacred music, the relationship of songs to historical events from the nation's founding to the present is highlighted through more than 80,000 online items. The user can listen to digitized recordings, watch performances of artists interpreting and commenting on American songs, and view sheet music, manuscripts, and historic copyright submissions online. The site also includes biographies, essays, and curated content, interactive maps, a timeline, and teaching resources offering context and expert analysis of the source material. Look at the ways in which sheet music covers art documents historical themes. Read essays discussing the histories of musical styles. Watch videos pairing sound recordings with period illustrations. All this and more await you as the Library of Congress celebrates The Songs of America. "Know the songs of a country and you will know its history for the true feeling of a people speaks through what they sing." – Preface to The Songs of Henry Clay Work (1884) From the Library of Congress website

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jews popular music songs yiddish traditional and ethnic songs and music songs and music immigration and migration hot rachmunes hot rachmunes pogrom der pogrom russland remembrance heroes self defenders self defenders russia popular songs russian empire high resolution ultra high resolution music popular songs of the day yiddish american popular sheet music african and middle eastern division the library of congress celebrates the songs of america performing arts encyclopedia samuel frug getter and co spector nathan l spector notated music
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01/01/1906
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Spector, Nathan L. -- 1881- (composer)
Frug, Samuel (lyricist)
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Songs of America

The library of Congress - See and Hear American History Through Songs
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jews popular music songs yiddish traditional and ethnic songs and music songs and music immigration and migration hot rachmunes hot rachmunes pogrom der pogrom russland remembrance heroes self defenders self defenders russia popular songs russian empire high resolution ultra high resolution music popular songs of the day yiddish american popular sheet music african and middle eastern division the library of congress celebrates the songs of america performing arts encyclopedia samuel frug getter and co spector nathan l spector notated music