Aha Moment: John Zorn with a Schmear

Studio 360

Niki Russ Federman, fourth generation of the smoked fish dynasty Russ & Daughters, resisted joining the family business. She explains why she owes her career choice to hipster klezmorim and the musician-composer John Zorn. Produced by Studio 360’s Jenny Lawton.

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