This event is in the past.It took place on May 14, 2026 at The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.




Klezmer isn't museum dust, it's alive and kicking in 2026. Clarinetist Nat Seelen pulls back the curtain on how this Ashkenazi Jewish tradition evolved, who keeps it breathing today, and why it still slaps: expect stories, context, and actual tunes.
Jewish cultural heritage
Educational music talk
Live musical examples
Expert-led discussion
Klezmer Music in the 21st Century
Downtown Berkeley




Klezmer isn't museum dust, it's alive and kicking in 2026. Clarinetist Nat Seelen pulls back the curtain on how this Ashkenazi Jewish tradition evolved, who keeps it breathing today, and why it still slaps: expect stories, context, and actual tunes.
Jewish cultural heritage
Educational music talk
Live musical examples
Expert-led discussion
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