Levy, Yasmin (vocals) - Libertad
Yasmin Levy, vocals
Yechiel Hasson, guitar
Itamar Doari, percussion
Gilad Efrat, double bass
Special Guest Vocals:
"Olvidate de Mi", concha buika
Guest Musicians:
Amir Shahsar, ney & clarinet
Itay Abramovitz, piano
Vitaly Podolsky, accordion
Shuky Shveiky, palmas
Yair Slutzki, trombone
Niv Toar, trumpet & flugelhorn
The Strings Orchestra Istanbul
Now internationally recognised as the foremost interpreter of Ladino music, whilst unafraid to incorporate elements from other cultures and styles, Yasmin Levy here releases her most diverse work to date. Yasmin brings great drama to her work that echoes the fervour of Spanish Flamenco, Argentinian Tango and the Portuguese blues of Fado. On her imminent new release, "Libertad" (Freedom), produced by Ben Mandelson, the striking addition of soaring Turkish strings adds an extra element of vibrancy and passion. To celebrate the release of "Libertad" Yasmin will embark on a global tour commencing with a performance at London's Barbican Centre on 7 November.
For the album Yasmin has written five of the twelve songs herself, including one, Olvidate de Mi, with guest vocals by BUIKA. The disc also includes cover versions of one of the pearls of Turkish music, Firuze, as well as a unique cover of the classic Persian song, Recuerdo (originally titled "Soghati"). Yasmin Levy's Sephardic heritage traces its roots from Turkey back to Spain, and "Libertad" encompasses a new musical journey for Yasmin drawing very heavily on the influences of both Spanish and Turkish music which have been the hallmark of her Ladino songs, taking them in an entirely new direction.