La Cantiga de la Serena – La Novia (Zero Nove Nove, 2023) La Novia marks the fourth release from the Italian trio La Cantiga de…
Songs Inspired by Sephardic and Mediterranean Traditions
Tag: Sephardic music
Vocalist Sarah Aroeste and Chef Susan Barocas Delve Into the relationship between music and food in Sephardic culture
Sarah Aroeste – Savor (2023) The intersection of music and cuisine lies at the heart of Sephardic culture and tradition. These two distinct sensory experiences…
Artist Profiles: Vocalist and Songwriter Mor Karbasi
Mor Karbasi was born April 23, 1986, in Jerusalem. She is an Israeli singer-songwriter currently residing in Seville, Spain. She is renowned for her musical…
Suna Alan Reveals New Song Tu Bihata
Kurdish music singer Suna Alan has released a new single titled “Tu Bihata” (Red Music UK). The song is a beautiful example of classical and…
Moving Sephardic Songs with an Americana Flavor
Lily Henley – Oras Dezaoradas (Lior Éditions, 2022) “Oras Dezaoradas” presents Sephardic Jewish ballads beautifully performed with new arrangements and melodies by American vocalist, fiddler,…
Moshe Denburg’s Dreams in The Road Never Travelled
Tzimmes – The Road Never Travelled (Tzimmes, 2021) The Road Never Travelled is a colorful double album from Tzimmes, one of Canada’s leading Jewish music…
Artist Profiles: Mara Aranda
Multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer Mara Aranda was born December 6, 1968, in Valencia, Spain. From the age of 16 she became a singer-songwriter, fundamentally influenced…
Sarah Aroeste Announces Monastir Sephardic Album
Ladino music artist Sarah Aroeste has a new album titled Monastir featuring cover artwork by Amos Funk. The recording is dedicated to the Balkan city…
Sephardic Musician and Composer Flory Jagoda Dies at 97
Sephardic musician, singer-songwriter and composer Flory Jagoda passed away on January 29, 2021. She was 97 years old. Flory Jagoda was the recipient of a…
Flamenco Appeal Across the Atlantic
The lure of flamenco has attracted musicians and dancers across the globe. Here, we review two North American acts influenced by Flamenco. Canadian band Tamar…