Jewish folk music

Jewish folk music encompasses traditional melodies and songs rooted in the diverse cultural histories of Jewish communities around the world. It often reflects themes of spirituality, celebrations, historical events, and daily life, utilizing distinctive scales and modes such as maqam and cantorial improvisation. Styles vary by region, including Ashkenazi klezmer from Eastern Europe, Sephardic music from Spain and North Africa, and Mizrahi traditions from the Middle East. These musical expressions serve as a means of cultural preservation, community bonding, and spiritual practice, blending influences from local cultures with Jewish identity and history.