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Sarah Harat
… girls at the time. Sarah was exposed to the traditional poetry of the Yemeni Jewish women and to the sacred poetry, the Diwan, performed by the men of her community. … Sara Harat was an authentic performer of Yemenite women’s poetry in every genre: henna and wedding songs, songs for …
‘Le-El ‘Olam’ by Mordecai Dato: In search of a melody for an ancient Italian Hebrew poem
… by Dato’s son, Refael Yehoshua and containing his fathers’ poetry with ample commentaries. Another composition of his … 10471 of the British Library dated in 1581, i.e. while the poet was still alive. This version, with corrections … Dato. As a parting salute to Mordechai Dato and his poetry, we invite you to listen to a contemporary rendition …
"Qiryia Yefefiyah" (Lovely city)
… inspired by Yehuda Halevi's poem Yefe Nof . The poetry of the Jews of Yemen and other Eastern communities frequently imitated that of Jewish-Spanish poetry. 4. Zadok Zubeiri sings this song in the melody …
"Sha'ali Yefefiyah" (Ask, lovely one)
… undoubtedly inspired by Yehuda Halevi's poem Yefe Nof . The poetry of the Jews of Yemen and other Eastern communities frequently imitated that of Jewish-Spanish poetry. Zadok Zubeiri sings this song in the melody …
"Vehalleluya" (Hallelujah)
… the song. The parts are allocated in accordance with the poetic meter: the soloist sings the first two feet of the …
"Shabbat menuḥa hi" (Sabbath is a day of rest)
… the song. The parts are allocated in accordance with the poetic meter: the soloist sings the first two feet of the …
Ani esh’al shevah ha'el (I will pray for the praise of the Lord)
… Nashid by an unknown poet on the sanctity of the Sabbath and in praise of God. …
Dice la nuestra novia (20)
… This is a wedding song with an accumulative text heaping poetic metaphors on the bride. With each strophe a new …
Y estas caśas altas son (18)
… This wedding song talks poetically about the tall house as appropriate for the …
Eres chiquita y bonita [Coplas de mateša] (5a)
… are composed of a series of couplets sung at the swing as a poetic-musical dialogue between a young man and a young …