Abraham Inc - Tweet-tweet (2009) Apr 2026

"Tweet-Tweet" represents more than just a musical experiment; it is a dialogue between two diasporas. By blending the Yiddish soul of klezmer with the African American tradition of funk and hip-hop, Abraham Inc creates a "new ancestral music."

Even years after its release, "Tweet-Tweet" remains the definitive example of Abraham Inc’s mission. It’s a dizzying, joyful noise that proves tradition is most alive when it’s being disrupted. The track doesn't just ask you to listen; it demands that you move, bridging the gap between old-world mourning and new-world celebration.

: In 2009, it stood out as a bold rejection of "World Music" labels, opting instead for a gritty, danceable sound that felt at home in both jazz clubs and summer festivals. Abraham Inc - Tweet-Tweet (2009)

: David Krakauer’s clarinet wails with a soulful, cantor-like intensity, using microtones and chirps (the literal "tweets") that mimic traditional Jewish folk music while pushing into avant-garde jazz territory.

: Anchored by legendary trombonist Fred Wesley (of the J.B.'s), the track carries a heavy, rhythmic "on the one" pocket that provides a solid floor for the more chaotic melodic elements. The track doesn't just ask you to listen;

: The track highlights a shared history of resilience and celebration found in both cultures' musical languages.

The song is built on a relentless, syncopated groove that bridges the gap between the wedding halls of Eastern Europe and the funk foundations of James Brown. : Anchored by legendary trombonist Fred Wesley (of the J

2009 track " Tweet-Tweet " is a high-octane masterclass in "klezmer-funk," a genre-defying collision that shouldn't work on paper but feels inevitable in practice. Released on their debut album Tweet-Tweet , the track serves as the manifesto for a supergroup led by David Krakauer, Fred Wesley, and Josh "SoCalled" Dolgin. The Sonic Fusion