The Pennywhistlers

Formed in 1962 by Ethel Raim, this group of seven women performed music reflecting both their Eastern European heritage and an appreciation of music of peoples from around the world. Folk singer Theodore Bikel, in his autobiography Theo, called the Pennywhistlers “the closest to the real thing in authenticity in the United States.”

Inspired by the unique sound and mood created by the harmony of women’s voices, the Pennywhistlers sing a wide-ranging program of songs in their inaugural album. Although primarily an a cappella group, the Pennywhistlers are backed by bass, guitar, banjo, and accordion on this recording. Liner notes provide song lyrics along with an English translation or summary.

Track Listing

101	Paidu Vidu The Pennywhistlers	02:13
102	Zorii Seceratorilur The Pennywhistlers	01:41
103	Run Come See The Pennywhistlers	02:50
104	Que Bonita Bandera The Pennywhistlers	02:05
105	Kak pa Moryu The Pennywhistlers	02:18
106	Roll On Columbia The Pennywhistlers	02:53
107	Jovano The Pennywhistlers	02:42
201	S'falt a Shnei The Pennywhistlers	02:21
202	La Carmagnole The Pennywhistlers	01:07
203	Woke up This Mornin' The Pennywhistlers	02:45
204	Amar Rabbi Akiva The Pennywhistlers	02:39
205	Cotton Mill Girls The Pennywhistlers	02:17
206	Tudora The Pennywhistlers	02:52
207	Yerakina The Pennywhistlers	02:35
208	Amen The Pennywhistlers	02:31