Sons of Sepharad

The Sons of Sepharad unites three world-renowned singers of Sephardic Music - Aaron Bensoussan, Gerard Edery and Alberto Mizrahi - in a thrilling musical consort that takes audiences on a voyage of discovery. Exploring songs in Ladino, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew and other languages passed down from the Golden Age of Spain, these brilliant artists embrace the rich musical trove of the Sephardim as a living legacy, plumbing its antique treasures as they contribute to its continuing evolution by composing new songs in the genre.

Aaron Bensoussan (tenor/oud), born in Morocco, is one of the few masters of both Sephardic and Ashkenaze cantorial styles. His soaring lyric tenor blends florid Middle Eastern melisma with pure Italian Bel Canto.

Gerard Edery (baritone/guitars/saz), also Moroccan, is a classically trained baritone and guitarist who brings a vibrant sound and expressive urgency to an immense repertoire of Judeo-Spanish songs.

Alberto Mizrahi (tenor), "The Jewish Pavarotti", is widely regarded as one of the finest cantors in the world. His Greek and Turkish heritage lends yet another dimension of unique musical styles to the group.

George Mgrdichian (oud) has been credited with taking the oud from the cabaret to the concert stage and is featured on over 65 recordings of traditional Middle Eastern music and original compositions.

Rex Benincasa (percussion/back-up vocals) is one of the most sought after percussionists in the New York area. He feels equally at home in Flamenco, Middle Eastern Music or Jazz.

Emmanuel Mann (bass) is one of Israel's premiere bass players. Specializing in Middle-Eastern music, he became a member of Israel's first ethnic group, Habrera Hativ'it, and later co-founded Bustan Abraham.

Guest Artists:

Francois Houle (clarinet) is proficient in jazz, contemporary and world music. Inspired by such musical innovators as Steve Lacy, John Carter and Evan Parker, he has developed a unique improvisational language.

Charles Edry (violin) has been playing the violin since the age of 12 and is regarded as a master of the Middle Eastern style, which includes music from Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Morocco and Spain.

Selected Press Clips

"...one of the most exciting new groups and stylists of Jewish music." Canadian Jewish News

"The band charges through these standards with verve and aplomb, sounding like an ensemble one might stumble across in the shuk either yesterday or 300 years ago." - Jewish World Review

"Whether solo or in concert, they exhibit impecable craftsmanship." - The Jewish Bulletin of Northern California

"Above all it is the authentic musicality of The Sons of Sepharad which constitutes their winning quality; spontaneity, communicability and zest." - - The Jewish Renaissance, London

"Alberto Mizrahi, Aaron Bensoussan and Gerard Edery are true masters" - - The Rogovoy Report

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Sons Of Sepharad