Yasmin came and captivated the Narberth audience completely with her first song. She had sung in Aberystwyth and Cardigan before coming to Narberth and had left the audiences in no doubt of her talent for moving them with her fantastic voice. Her musicians were brilliant as well especially the Armenian mand who played duduk (a wooden flute) and clarinet, his soulful obligato was so right to compliment the yearning quality of Yasmin's Ladino singing. A very beautiful woman whose voice is unique, gave us a night to remember.

Within the past three years, Yasmin Levy has emerged from being an unknown artist to becoming the hot name on the lips of everyone who’s been lucky enough to experience her extraordinary voice and music. Following a nomination for a BBC Award for World Music, two stunning albums and acclaimed performances worldwide, it’s time for Wales to discover this wonderful artist.

Once heard, Yasmin Levy’s voice - haunting, strident and swooping - is never forgotten. Yasmin revives the most beautiful Ladino songs, from the Judeo-Spanish style which reaches back to 15th century Spain. Yasmin’s delicate weave of Arabic, Jewish and Christian influences seems to celebrate that golden age when the cultural arteries of the region were open and vibrant, and music flowed alongside science, religion and ideas like the tides and currents of the sea itself. Nowhere was the charm of that era felt more keenly than in the southern Spain of medieval times. It was there that the roots of Jewish Sephardic culture and the Ladino language were established.
Born in Jerusalem 31 years ago to a father who was the world’s leading figure in the research and preservation of this unique culture, Yasmin reinvigorates this almost-extinct, moving and romantic tradition. Crucially, she updates these beautiful centuries-old songs, often mixing them with the sultry heat of Andalusian Flamenco. What she does with them is electrifying. Her natural timbre is a high, delicate vibrato, with a thrilling edge, drenched in passion and more than a hint of danger.Yasmin’s debut album “Romance & Yasmin” created a stir amongst music lovers across the globe.  Her second critically acclaimed album “La Juderia” featured Ladino and Flamenco music in her unique emotive style. She has appeared at WOMAD Festivals worldwide, made an explosive debut with Jools Holland on BBC TV, and headlined New York’s Carnegie Hall. We are very proud that that this international star has included Narberth on her current world tour, and look forward to an exceptional show. Yasmin appears with a superb 5-piece band, featuring guitar, duduk and percussion.  Don’t miss a fabulous opportunity to experience this stunning world-class artist here in Wales! www.yasminlevy.net

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