Various Artists - Knitting on the Roof

Knitting On The Roof is downtown's answer to the musical based on Sholem Aleichem's Fiddler On The Roof, a beautiful story about poor Russian Jews at the turn of the century. With the help of Knitting Factory friends and family, we have put together an eclectic lineup of all-star musicians to retell this classical musical odyssey. Featured artists are The Klezmatics, Jill Sobule, Negativland, The Residents, Jazz Passengers, Hasidic New Wave, Elliot Sharp, Paradox Trio, David S. Ware, Uri Caine, DJ Spooky and other surprises.

1) Tradition: New Orleans Klezmer Allstars
2) Matchmaker: Residents
3) If I Were a Rich Man: Magnetic Fields
4) Sabbath Prayer: Uri Caine
5) To Life: Naftule's Dream
6) Miracle of Miracles: Eugene Chadbourne
7) Tevye's Dream: Negativland
8) Sunrise Sunset: Jill Sobule
9) Wedding Celebration: Hasidic New Wave
10) Do You Love Me?: Come
11) Far from the Home I Love: David S. Ware
12) Chava Ballet Sequence: Elliott Sharp
13) Anatevka: Paradox Trio
14) Finale: DJ Spooky