The
Sword of the Dove
A Judeo-Spanish Purim Fantasia (2000)
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 (1996)
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
Circle of Fire-A Hanukkah Concert
Live! (1986)
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!
From the Shores of the Golden Horn
Music of the Spanish Jews of Turkey (1989) Volume I
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
Bridges of Song
Music of the Spanish Jews of Morocco (1990) Volume II
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
Balkan
Vistas - Spanish Dreams
Music of the Spanish Jews of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria (1991) Volume III
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.
Under
Aegean Moons
Music of the Spanish Jews of Salonika and Rhodes (1994) Volume IV
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.
Music of the Spanish Jews of Jerusalem (1997) Volume V
A delightful repertoire preserved by the vibrant Judeo-Spanish community of Jerusalem. Includes Adio, Skalerika de oro and the dashing Intri las huertas
To Full Text of Songs
LPs and Cassettes (Out of Print)
The Time of Singing is Come (1979)
Songs of the Sephardim, Volume I
Includes Los bilbilikos, Kwando el rey Nimrod, |
Ija mía mi kerida,
Entre la mar y el rio, Una pastora yo amí,
Los gayos!
A Coat of Many Colors (1981)
Songs of the Sephardim, Volume II
Includes: Morenika, Nani, Nani, Por la tu puerta,
plus selections from
Tu B'shvat, Purim, Lag B'Omer and Hanukkah.
Small Miracles (1983)
Songs of the Sephardim, Volume III
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.
The Flowers Appear on the Earth (1985)
Songs of the Sephardim, Volume IV
All Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) folk songs, including
Alta alta,
Si veriash a la rana, Mama, mírame las gambas,
Al pasar por Casablanca.