Colorful Ladino and Turkish sounds
By LOREN MINSKY/ITRAVELJERUSALEM.COM TEAM
09/20/2011 11:30
The Piyyut Festival in Jerusalem gains momentum with piyyutim in Ladino and Turkish as well as a tribute to Rabbi Itzhak Algazi.
Considered one of the most important Jewish singers in the Ottoman Judeo-Spanish tradition, Algazi was known throughout Turkey as the “Sweet Singer of Israel.” He recorded a mix of religious songs, Turkish folksongs, and songs in Ladino, and was well-regarded by Jews and non-Jews alike.
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