The
Sword of the Dove
A Judeo-Spanish Purim Fantasia
A unique collection of melodies sung for centuries at the time of
the spring holiday of Purim, the repertoire represents the astonishing
variety of expressions created for this holiday, ranging from liturgical
through the burlesque.
A
Different Night
A Passover Musical Anthology.
This highly acclaimed collection features 23 versions of Had Gadyah. Songs
in Aramaic, Hebrew, Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Italian, Judeo- Provençal,
and Judeo-Arabic as well as Judeo-Spanish coplas
Volume
V
Circle of Fire-A Hanukkah Concert
Live!
Rarely heard Hanukkah songs from all over the Sephardic world as well
as some folk favorites, including "Adio," La vida do por
el raki, and the classic "battle" between the Eggplant and the
Tomato!
Volume
I-Out of print
From the Shores of the Golden Horn
Music of the Spanish Jews of Turkey(1989)
A compelling selection from the beautiful music of the Turkish Sephardim,
evoking more than 500 years of life and tradition. Exciting instrumental arrangements
reflect the history of the music.
To Full Text of Songs
Volume
II
Bridges of Song
Music of the Spanish Jews of Morocco(1990)
Cross musical "bridges" spanning the history and memories of
the Jews of Spanish Morocco, from ancient Israel (Mose salió de Misrayim)
and medieval Spain (Una tarde de verano), to the era of re-acquaintance
(400 years later) with evolving Spanish culture. Unique, dynamic arrangements
- the "TURTLE" trademark!
To Full Text of Songs
Volume
III
Balkan
Vistas - Spanish Dreams
Music of the Spanish Jews of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria (1991)
Bulgarian folk rhythms drive wedding repertoire, Yugoslavian ballads
tell ancient tales, lullabies lull, and love songs enchant, coplas and more,
of "Turtle's" vibrant palette.
Volume
IV
Under
Aegean Moons
Music of the Spanish Jews of Salonika and Rhodes (1994)
The musical memories of these two remarkable communities are reflected
through coplas, ballads, passionate laments, dances, and bemused observations
on the ambient world. Included: Yakov le disho a Yosef, Lavaba la blanka
ninya, Una fwente, De ke yorash, and Dia de Shabbat.
Here for RealAudio sound
Volume
V
New
Release! December 1997Full
Circle
Music of the Spanish Jews of Jerusalem
A delightful repertoire preserved by the vibrant Judeo-Spanish
community of Jerusalem.
To Full Text of Songs
Sound Sample
Booklets which are included with the CD versions of Circle of Fire, From the Shores of the Golden Horn, Bridges of Song, Balkan Vistas/Spanish Dreams, Under Aegean Moons, Full Circle and A Different Night are also available separately as supplements to cassettes.
Volume
I
The Time of Singing Is Come(1979)
Includes Los bilbilikos, Kwando el rey Nimrod, |
Ija mía mi kerida,
Entre la mar y el rio, Una pastora yo amí,
Los gayos!
Volume II
A Coat of Many Colors(1981)
Includes: Morenika, Nani, Nani, Por la tu puerta,
plus selections from
Tu B'shvat, Purim, Lag B'Omer and Hanukkah.
Volume III
Small Miracles(1983)
Ballads, love and wedding songs. Repertoire from
Hanukkah
and Passover. Includes: Avre tu puerta cerrada,
O ke relumbror,
Arvoles yoran por luvias, Azeremos una merenda.
Volume IV
The Flowers Appear on the Earth(1985)
All Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) folk songs, including
Alta alta,
Si veriash a la rana,Mama, mírame las gambas,
Al pasar por Casablanca.