YASMIN LEVY
Born in Jerusalem in 1975, Yasmin Levy was introduced to Ladino singing and culture from a very young age. Her father was the leading figure in the world of research into and preservation of the Judeo-Spanish culture, dating back to the 15th century in Spain. Today, it remains one of the most moving and romantic musical traditions of all times. In her deep, spiritual and moving style of singing, Yasmin preserves and revives the most beautiful songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish heritage, mixing it with Andalucian Flamenco.
Mano Suave
- Yasmin Levy
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- Harmonia Mundi
Yasmin Levy on Mano Suave
These last few years, between “La Juderia” and this new album “Mano Suave” have been a time of artistic and personal growth for me. In that time, I have come to understand better than ever before, that my role as an artist must be to help contribute in whatever small way I can to avoid Ladino music becoming extinct in the modern world. With this record I have chosen to return home to my ancestral roots and I couldn’t be happier. After achieving so much with the fusion of Flamenco and Ladino music, and after searching my soul for the music which makes me most happy, I found this attraction to return to my roots irresistible. It is with this inner peace and joy that this album was recorded.