Michael Alpert has been a pioneering figure in the current renaissance of East European Jewish klezmer music for over twenty-five years. He is internationally known for his performances and award-winning recordings with Brave Old World, Khevrisa, Kapelye, David Krakauer, and other artists. Raised in a Yiddish-speaking family, he is considered the finest traditional Yiddish singer of his generation, and is noted for his original Yiddish songs on contemporary themes. Adept at 20 languages and recognized for his command of ethnic vocal styles from Russian to Mexican, Alpert's appearances have included concert halls, festivals and clubs throughout North America, Europe, Israel, and Australia. He is active as a scholar, writer, producer and educator in the Jewish ethnomusicology and cultural history fields, and is the leading contemporary researcher and teacher of East European Jewish traditional dance.