Event Details

October 31, 2009
8:00 pm
The Women's Building, San Francisco
$18/$15 for students

About the Discussion & Demonstration

In this unique evening of storytelling and song, Yasmin Levy follows the trail of Sephardic Jews on their journey from medieval Spain to Morocco and the Ottoman Empire, exploring a vivid tapestry of colourful customs and ritual. Yasmin will talk about the history of the songs and will perform live examples accompanied by Darbuka and Duduk.  At the end of the evening, Yasmin will teach the audience to sing along on one of the most popular Ladino songs, "Adio Kerida" (Goodbye My Love).

About the Presenter

Yasmin Levy's deep, spiritual singing, passionate vocal delivery, and charismatic sense of humor have mesmerized audiences and media around the world.  Proclaimed "the next world music superstar" by Robin Denselow of the London Guardian, the Israeli singer is an advocate for cultural tolerance and a champion of Ladino - an ancient language facing extinction which was spoken by the Sephardic Jews who fled Spain in 1492.  As Ladino speaking communities spread to North Africa, Turkey, Greece and the Balkans, they encountered many cultures, beliefs, and languages which are reflected in the musical variety of Judeo-Spanish folk songs carried down to the present day.
Introduced to Ladino singing and culture at a very young age, Yasmin Levy's moving style of singing preserves and revives the most beautiful and romantic songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish heritage, mixing them with the distinctive smoldering passion of Andalusian Flamenco. Today, it remains one of the most moving and romantic musical traditions of all times and Yasmin is one of its leading voices.  She has recorded three albums to increasing international acclaim, including the most recent 'Mano Suave' (4Q Records) which was released in North America in September 2009. 

Online Registration Closed - Tickets sold at the door

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