Israeli singer Yasmin Levy finds a listening ear in the Netherlands for her music in Ladino, the language of the Sephardic Jews. With her new album Sentir ('Voelen') she opts for the same formula as on her previous albums: a mix of traditionals, covers and own compositions. It is understandable why Yasmin Levy succeeded in putting the age-old Ladino tradition back on the map. She opts for a contemporary
… interpretation that does not exclude non-Jewish guest musicians. Levy's music has striking links with flamenco and fado. Just like in those genres, it's all about an emotional performance and so Levy pulls out her vocal acrobatics. Yet she is at her best when she dares to sing small, as in the intimate Jaco. Another highlight is Londje De Mi, a duet with her father Yitzhak Levy. Special, because he died when Yasmin was one year old. Modern recording techniques nevertheless enabled Yitzhak to posthumously sing a duet with his daughter. (PdK)more