Yasmin Levy

"That magical mix of memory, nostalgia, tender beauty and hope, to perfection." -BBC Radio

In her deeply moving voice, Yasmin Levy sings Ladino songs: the 500-year-old Sephardic or Spanish-Jewry songs that have been passed down orally from generation to generation. The Israeli singer was introduced to Ladino songs at an early age by her late father, Isaac Levy-who is credited with having single-handedly saved this magical musical tradition from extinction. Ladino songs are emotionally penetrating and spiritually uplifting. Part of the miniseries "Faces of Latina Performers." $39, $35; CMA members $38, $34

Generous support for Faces of Latina Performers is provided by Kathryn Karipides and David Brown in memory of their beloved friend May Chicris.

These programs made possible in part by the Ernest L. and Louise M. Gartner Fund, the P. J. McMyler Musical Endowment Fund, and the Anton and Rose Zverina Music Fund. Media sponsor is WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream.