:format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/A-1129946-1389560256-8595.jpeg.jpg)
Biography
:format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/A-1129946-1389560256-8595.jpeg.jpg)
Abraham Zevi Idelsohn
Jewish composer, ethnologist & musicologist.
(July 14, 1882 – August 14, 1938)
Born in Felixburg (Jūrkalne), Latvia.
Often credited with writing the lyrics to the folk song "Hava Nagila".
(July 14, 1882 – August 14, 1938)
Born in Felixburg (Jūrkalne), Latvia.
Often credited with writing the lyrics to the folk song "Hava Nagila".