Goylem Space Klezmer is dedicated to keeping the traditions of klezmer music alive in Norway and Scandinavia. Based in Oslo, Goylem features members from all continents. After playing together for more than 10 years, the ensemble has been recognized both among dazzled listeners with sore feet, and in international Media, as a vital and fresh live band.
Praise from the media:
"Devilish klezmer from the North!"
- The New Yorker (February 2005)
"The Norwegian ensemble Goylem stole the show again with their energetic versions of classical jiddisch songs(...)"
- Suddeutsche Zeitung (reviewing the Goylem performance at the Klezmer Festival in Berlin 2007)
"(...) in short a marvelous performance, that made me remember how strong emotions klezmer music can awaken- of sadness and immense joy(....)
- Reviewer at Paris CAP (Local TV in Paris, October 2004
"....next thing I remember, my feet were gamboling and my tears running.... "
- Reviewer from Aftenposten, Norway, 2007
"(...)heartattack klezmer from Oslo...."
- Jyllandsposten, Denmark, 2006
