Artist Info: Adrienne Cooper

Adrienne Khana Cooper (September 1, 1946-December 25, 2011) was a Yiddish singer and musician as well as activist who was integral to the contemporary revival of klezmer music.

In addition to her work as a Yiddish singer she was the assistant director at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, program director for the Museum of Chinese in the Americas, and executive officer for programming and executive officer for external affairs for the Workmen's Circle. [read more...]