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The songs on this record are in Ladino, the language of Sephardic Jews. There is a booklet with words and exact translations. The CD makes a wonderful gift for those who love Sephardic music, and who want to learn about its charm and beauty.
Genre:
Folk: Traditional Folk
Release Date:
2004
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Raised in the Sephardic tradition, Richard Botton is the foremost interpreter of Ladino song. He has traveled far and wide performing his entertaining and informative lecture/concert, "Ladino Reverie," to the delight and rave reviews of communities throughout America.
Cantor Richard Botton is the Cantor Emeritus of Central Synagogue of New York City. His extensive performing experiences and knowledge of various styles of music have helped to enrich the folk songs contained in this recording, and have raised many of them to the level of Art Songs.
Learn more at www.richardbotton.com
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Ladino Reverie
author: Joyce Ben-Ezra
A wonderful interpretation of these precious Ladino songs. In addition to Mr. Botton's magnificent voice, his clarity of pronunciaton of the lyrics makes this album even more valuable.
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Sensitive presentation of Landino Folk Music, professionally produced.
author: Richard David
This album is truly a classic. It brings to life the folk music of the Safardic Jew. Its obvious Mr. Botton was raised in the classical tongue of Landino, as well as being full of the passion that propels the music into a heartfelt expression of faith.
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A delightful authentic Ladino presentation
author: Jaclyn Chernett
This is a genuine Ladino collection of songs by a highly experienced Hazzan who grew up with Ladino in his ears and his soul. It is a delight for anyone wanting to hear the real thing!
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Buy this very important CD!
author: Cantor Brad Hyman
This CD is very important as an authentic representation of these very beautiful and meaningful songs. Vocally, these works are warm and rich. Cantor Botton is a treasure as both an aritst and a resource for this music, and this CD is necessary to any collection of Ladino and Spanish-Judeo music.
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