The choice of this particular musical genre (klezmer, Yiddish, tango)symbolizes the synthesis of a lengthy journey, a journey made by my grandparents while escaping persecution, pogrom and misery. The many legs of this musical excursion closely follow their itineraries  - their departures from Romania, Poland, Russia, and Crimea -  a stop in Turkey, where my maternal grandmother stayed for a brief period of time – and, finally, their arrival in Buenos Aires, where they met, joined backgrounds and created new lives. (Gabriela Soltz)

My ancestors...
(From left to right) my great-great-grandmother, 19th century, Crimea; my maternal great-grandfather; my maternal great-grandparents; my grandmother at 15, Turkey, 1928.

Based on an idea by Gabriela Soltz, Oy Vey came into existence during the summer of 2003. The group is comprised of musicians who, in addition to combining their numerous experiences in the musical field, have a common passion for folk and traditional music.  Although relatively young, the group has already performed in numerous events and festivals all over Italy.