CD IJA MIA - SOUNDSCAPE OF THE SEPHARDIC DIASPORA

Description

'Ija Mia: Soundscape of the Sephardic Diaspora' is the debut album by the New York-based ensemble East of the River, led by renowned recorder virtuosos Daphna Mor and Nina Stern. This album offers a captivating blend of Sephardic folk and traditional music, from stories and dances to prayers and anthems, performed with soul and energy. Featuring internationally acclaimed musicians such as Armenian-American oud player Ara Dinkjian, percussionist Shane Shanahan, Israeli bassist Tal Mashiach, and Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil, this album takes listeners on a journey through the rich musical traditions of the Sephardic diaspora.