Historically, every musical style was born of a variety of influences. The genius in creating a new sound is incorporating aspects of seemingly disparate music styles into a new form. That genius has always been a definitive characteristic of klezmer music, and one the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars carry on today. Nevertheless, NOKAS are not staunch traditionalists -- the band recognizes the importance, even necessity, of absorbing local styles into their unique style of klezmer and have foun...