Mizmor L’David: Psalm 23 in the Judeo-Spanish Tradition
The following is my recording of Psalm 23 (Mizmor L’David) which is sung as part of the Shabbat liturgy, as a zemer (song) on Shabbat, and by some during the … Continue reading
Mah Nistanah in the Sephardic Syrian Tradition
I had intended to post this before Passover, but better late than never. This version of the Mah Nishtanah is chanted in the Sephardic tradition of the Syrian Jewish community. … Continue reading
Ya Vendra- Spanish-Portuguese Pizmon
Ya Vendra is a pizmon (Song) sung by Spanish and Portuguese Jews. It was originally written in Tangiers but the song rose to prominence in the middle of the … Continue reading
Shabbat Shalom- Spanish Moroccan Tradition
The following short song is a version of Shabbat Shalom sung in Spanish-Moroccan tradition. In the aftermath of the riots of the late 14th century and throughout the 15th century … Continue reading
Bendigamos al Altisimo
Bendigamos al Altiisimo is a song sung by Spanish-Portuguese Jews (former Conversos) and Iberian Jews following the Judeo-Spanish tradition from Turkey. The tune that is used is also sung for … Continue reading
Jewish Prayer-Tehillat Adonai-תְּהִלַּת יְהוָה,
The Shacharit service (morning service) in the Spanish-Portuguese tradition begins with the last line of the Ashrei, Psalm 145. The English reads, “My mouth shall speak the praise of the … Continue reading
Tzur Mishelo-Sephardic Tradition
Tzur Mishelo is a zemer/piyut sung on Shabbat after a meal and closely follows the Birchat Hamazon, Grace after Meals. I hope you enjoy this Sephardic version sung by me. … Continue reading
