tag:saraharoeste.com,2005:/blogs/blog?p=2Blog2024-03-27T01:00:38-12:00saraharoeste.comfalsetag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/73732062024-03-27T01:00:38-12:002024-03-27T01:01:34-12:00Double the Fun<p style="text-align:center;">It's rare that I get the chance to share the stage with other Ladino singers, and that's just what I got to do this month with the wonderful Susana Behar. Together, we created a new program called <i>Suenyos de Sefarad</i> - Dreams of Sepharad. Combining songs old and news, we premiered the show for the 10th Annual International Ladino Day of South Florida. It was such a joy and I hope we get to replicate the program in other cities. Two Ladino singers in one beautiful program! <a class="no-pjax" href="/contact" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Contact">Contact me</a> if you're interested in learning more.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/3035b9b8574ff837ba35bf127874a2bd6e8873f6/original/img-8619.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" height="3024" />saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/73570762024-02-25T08:27:20-12:002024-02-25T08:27:20-12:00American Ladino League<p style="text-align:center;">I am so excited to announce the launch of the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://americanladinoleague.org/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">American Ladino League</a>, of which I am on the board! <br><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">The mission: The American Ladino League (ALL) supports the diverse and growing community of </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ladino?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXgRLlDuHaga1DmAMuecz-FkPw4qJQThaGduGPJ9Zod7b3IkURpFW_NXSOJAc4u6rv_BUqt5bDmyPHXmdAoMJE_OyhHRmtgp5jbnsvVMcGFober4wJ1g6h4nIL1RGbm4SI0yMemUiQiQqatJvVwei5y-RmCYNilW-oit-1gFnfoP3_rIOy764mEj73y6JLdUn4&__tn__=*NK-R" role="link" tabindex="0"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Ladino</span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"> speakers and educators in the United States. We believe in opening Ladino studies to all who are interested. Whatever your background, whatever your goals – our suite of programs and resources will help you on your Ladino journey. </span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">Check it all out by clicking below:</span></p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://americanladinoleague.org/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/38839354d9aef70e626b74c87008ba137d9bfd13/original/screenshot-2024-02-25-at-3-23-22-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1410" width="2322" /></a>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/73388872024-01-23T09:33:37-12:002024-01-23T09:42:02-12:00New Web Series: The Livros Lookout! <p style="text-align:center;">After 2 full years of weekly postings of the <i>Refran Rundown</i>, in which I dissected entertaining (and wise!) Ladino proverbs, I launched my new series, the <i>Livros Lookout</i>, at the start of 2024! In this weekly series I present books across genres (novels, history, poetry, children's books, resource books and more) that contain Ladino words or phrases. Get those reading glasses ready and be on the lookout with me via my pages on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ladinolady" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">TikTok</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">IG</a> or <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Facebook</a>!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="www.instagram.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/295021e4571ea9bfccba51ed1a047dd8105a5973/original/screenshot-2024-01-23-at-4-30-58-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/73215832023-12-17T23:00:00-12:002023-12-19T11:39:12-12:00Passing the Torch<p>What a beautiful way to end 2023 by passing the torch on to the next recipient of the Young Leadership Award at the Sephardic Brotherhood of America's International Sephardic Community Gala in new York City. As the honoree in 2021, it was my pleasure this year to pass the award on to the extraordinary historian and professor, Dr. Devin E. Naar. He has done so much through his position at the University of Washington, Seattle to build up the profile of Sephardic studies the world over. He couldn't be more deserving! </p><p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/ef99aa8007dc426731fb139bd4ae7dd5c024436e/original/img-0195.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/4ae4a8317c96a909c18c44f5e182b84a8518c6dd/original/6b51ee4b-1701-4ce6-b210-be2726bcd697.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/73126392023-11-30T09:00:00-12:002023-12-01T09:15:34-12:00100th Refran Rundown! <p style="text-align:center;">I did it! I just posted the 100th episode of my weekly Refran Rundown (Ladino proverb breakdown)! I began the project 2 years ago as a way to engage with more people around aspects of Ladino culture that I love. Each week I've selected a proverb, or <i>refran</i>, and given my interpretation of the sometimes silly and obscure sayings. It has been a delight! You can catch all of them so far on my <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ladinolady" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">TikTok</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/saraharoeste/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Instagram</a> or <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">YouTube</a> channels, enjoy! </p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/saraharoeste" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/dbb7890f4786a6097aa33fd68fcaad4ea90ef893/original/refran-rundown.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/72962332023-10-30T12:01:24-12:002023-12-01T08:58:21-12:00Light in the Darkness <p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">It has been a challenging month with the recent horrific attacks in Israel and the violent aftermath affecting so many innocent people. When life feels dark, I cling to what inspires me. And this woman surely does. This remarkable human (my first cousin from my grandfather) was born in Salonika, Greece and grew up in Monastir (now Bitola, N. Macedonia) and was one of the 2% of Jews from that city who survived WWII. This month she turned 106 (!!!!!) years young. She has survived multiple wars, multiple bouts of COVID and much hardship in her 106 years of life. Yes she still offers grace, blessings and hope to everyone who is lucky enough to know her. She is my light in the darkness. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/a4675246ab10fc59d897ae8ae84b899047e96e16/original/a2852220-fd35-4968-9148-ac59a35efabf.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/72807562023-09-29T09:26:12-12:002023-10-16T02:54:33-12:00Savor Trip Adventure #2!<p style="text-align:center;">I can't believe I get to do this for work! Our first trip was such a success, that I am leading another trip with my <i>Sa<strong>vor</strong></i> co-director Susan Barocas next spring 2024. Join us as we explore Roman Jewish culture and then sail the luxury Oceania Sirena to fabulous ports in the Mediterranean tasting and discovering the richness of Sephardic culture past and present. Join us! Click on the image below to learn more.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="/rome-to-seville-spring-2024" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Rome to Seville Spring 2024" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/a3096dfced9b43355c6eddf503dea92b2b541576/original/savor-may-trip-social-web.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/72631772023-08-25T00:57:47-12:002023-08-25T01:05:57-12:00Why it All Matters<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);">THIS! I've taken part of this summer off to work on writing. And I came across this note online about my recently published board book, </span><a class="no-pjax" href="/books" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Books"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><i>Mazal Bueno!</i></span></a><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);"><i>.</i> THIS is exactly why we need diverse books for tots, and Jewish ones at that! So happy that my little book can generate big feelings of pride and joy. Stay tuned for big book announcements coming soon… </span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/3d14bab605f245b5b3ce67692d97559d86a0b9c9/original/img-0139.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/72464042023-07-24T02:12:09-12:002023-07-24T02:12:54-12:00Listening to the Past<p style="text-align:center;">I might be known for my contemporary compositions and interpretations of Ladino music, but so much of what I do is influenced by the past. I was recently gifted some Ladino records of “traditional” songs, and am loving every minute listening to and getting lost in them. It's always inspirational to be infused with the past as I create for the future. Side note: happy to receive gifts life this anytime! 😉 <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/1123e866dbf67d0e5f1c8530c49dfa89f6792ebb/original/6399ffca-d7dd-48f5-9527-1a0856f4a02c.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/72347612023-06-27T15:00:00-12:002023-06-29T09:11:16-12:00Ladino Perspective <p style="text-align:center;">I had the chance this month to take a little break and climb a mountain in Snowbird, Utah. What a blessing it was to get some perspective from that height! Look out for some new ways I'll be thinking about sharing Ladino culture in the months to come!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/1aa26e88393db0e52c731d5bf493a03f5f2c914a/original/ladino-utah.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" />saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/72185612023-05-15T09:00:00-12:002023-05-31T10:01:36-12:00Turkish Delight!<p style="text-align:center;">Words can't express what an amazing experience it was to take my new project, <i>Sa<strong>vor</strong></i>, on the road - overseas! Beginning in Athens and ending in Istanbul, the two week adventure included hands-on cooking, singing, exploring and sharing with a beautiful group that I led along with <i>Sa<strong>vor </strong></i>co-director, Chef Susan Barocas. <br>Here's just a little taste. <br>Stay tuned for information on trips being planned already for 2024! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/ac5c65b0e5fa6899840d424d24667a9087a019db/original/53df4afa-f6ad-4042-bb64-37d0dabe1f9f.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_xl justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/2cc6a45d6d89653dcdd284630c36706aa3365f95/original/b49871dc-5852-411d-876c-4108b737f01c.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_xl justify_right border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/71958232023-04-21T01:10:00-12:002023-04-24T01:00:29-12:00Taste Savor! <p style="text-align:center;">My newest project, <a class="no-pjax" href="/savor-2023" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Savor (2023)"><i>Sa<strong>vor</strong></i></a>, is out today! I couldn't be prouder of this project which pairs Ladino songs about food with recipes and cooking videos contributed by acclaimed female chefs who each works to promote and preserve Sephardic culture in her work. Curated with Chef Susan Barocas, <i>Sav<strong>or</strong></i> is a multi-sensory conversation between Sephardic music, food and history. It's an album, it's an interactive digital portal, and it's so much more!<br>Click below to learn more and take a taste today!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/e5fa4032c331e907f3ad722bec7cc9eeb4626e45/original/savor-out-now-jpg.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/71710852023-03-14T01:11:26-12:002023-03-14T01:11:26-12:00Always Remember<p style="text-align:center;">I spent this week in N. Macedonia participating in commemoration events for the 80th anniverasary of the deportation of the Jewish community there, including members of my my own family. What an honor it was to sing and remember, hand-in-hand with Macedonians, Israelis, Jews and allies. Never Again.</p><p style="text-align:center;">My continued work in the region is in full swing. Much more to come!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/253a67f40d27573670dc8828dc1ba9aa64e1bdb5/original/img-7886.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/bb28bbcef0b587e1f0a650ca54e2fb89105174b0/original/img-7845.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/71631802023-02-24T03:00:00-12:002023-03-02T13:53:09-12:00Jewish Grammy? <p>So many cultural groups have their own categories represented in the Grammy Awards. Why not have a category to showcase the breadth of Jewish music? Well, some music friends of mine started a petition to submit to the National Recording Academy, and they enlisted me to help out. Together, we're making waves! The initiative has been picked up far and wide - <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.jta.org/2023/02/24/culture/theres-a-grammy-for-christian-music-these-musicians-want-jewish-music-to-get-one-too" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">check it out</a>! </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394261/252eb89d6babc000b20fa351a1c93ed086bcf12f/original/screenshot-2023-03-01-at-12-28-44-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/71500152023-01-23T04:00:00-12:002023-02-07T04:47:13-12:00New Year, New Program!<p style="text-align: center;">I'm thrilled to kick off the new year with a new LIVE program of my newest project with Sephardic chef Susan Barocas, <em>Sa<strong>vor</strong></em>: A Sephardic Music and Food Experience. After working on this project remotely during the pandemic, we had our <em>first</em> in-person program this month! A group of 150 people sang, cooked, and learned about Sephardic history, music and culture together. It was a delicious, beautiful time.<br><br>Stay tuned for much more to come with <a contents="Savor" data-link-label="Savor" data-link-type="page" href="/savor"><em>Sa<strong>vor</strong></em></a> in the coming year!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/4e04518f899b3a9ed2132ee81c0c24c661429ebc/original/kol-ami-collage.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/71262572022-12-21T03:19:57-12:002023-02-06T12:59:36-12:00Billboard! <p style="text-align: center;">What a fun way to end the year with <a contents="Billboard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billboard.com/media/lists/hanukkah-songs-playlist-music-1235188666/" target="_blank">Billboard</a> listing my new <em>Hanuka</em> video as one of the best holiday songs of 2022! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.billboard.com/media/lists/hanukkah-songs-playlist-music-1235188666/" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9f6f09bbae7ec475880581ec7dceb2c109442d68/original/billboard.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Have you seen the video? You can watch it here: </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Hanuka alegre</em> to all! </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/71032212022-11-15T14:45:18-12:002022-11-15T14:45:18-12:00Cruise of a Lifetime! <p>What a dream come true to see my newest project, <a contents="Savor" data-link-label="Savor" data-link-type="page" href="/savor" target="_blank"><em>Sa<strong>vor</strong></em></a>, come to life in the region where Sephardic music and food flourished! Join me and Chef Susan Barocas as we sail from Athens to Istanbul (stopping in Mykonos, Rhodes, Antalya, Bodrum and Ephesus) with a hands-on exploration of Sephardic music and food all along the way. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Click on the image below to learn more.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Athens to Istanbul Cruise Adventure" data-link-type="page" href="/athens-to-istanbul-cruise-adventure" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/6cb1c4c9ab66a385bc8de10374a89b74c769a072/original/basic-cruise-pr.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/70922122022-10-18T04:00:00-12:002022-10-31T04:07:17-12:00Cover Reveal!<p>I am so excited to share the cover of my newest book, coming out on April 4, 2023. <em>Mazal Bueno</em> is a board book for young families celebrating the most delightful milestones in a baby's life. I can't wait for you to read it! You can even <a contents="pre-order" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mazal-Bueno-Sarah-Aroeste/dp/1728445582" target="_blank">pre-order</a> it starting now!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mazal-Bueno-Sarah-Aroeste/dp/1728445582" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/86f4da81a33598e280f23b2689288f2b109aaf98/original/mazal-bueno-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/70922072022-09-21T04:00:00-12:002022-10-31T04:01:18-12:00The Birth of a New Year<p>Today I'm releasing a new video, close to my heart as a mother. While not a traditional Rosh Hashanah song, <em>Oy Qui Muevi Mezis</em> (Oh What Nine Months) is part of the Ladino repertoire of Kantigas de Parida (birth songs). It is a song about birth, life, community, and blessings - all themes central to the High Holy Days ahead. (Listen for the shofar call in the song!) May you find inspiration and reflection in this music, and may you all be inscribed in the book of life!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="IByp0DGdezQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/IByp0DGdezQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IByp0DGdezQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/70500942022-08-29T03:00:00-12:002022-08-31T04:04:09-12:00On to the Next! <p>After a whirlwind summer tour, I came back in August and got started right away on recording my newest project, <a contents="Savor" data-link-label="Savor" data-link-type="page" href="/savor" target="_blank"><em>Sa<strong>vor</strong></em></a>. I cannot wait for you to take a listen - and taste! - of this new record, which combines Ladino songs about food with recipes and demos from celebrated chefs. Thanks to my amazing production team of Shai Bachar and Marko Gurkan at Kicha Studios in Tel Aviv, and a cameo by these little missies here, you all are in for a treat!! Release info coming soon...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c5b05e45fecdf143755032aa6617b3ecd141801b/original/img-5953.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/278a9e399ebea143b5460266684a8008ee1f24f9/original/img-5958.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d1096a5e05543f2c8449516be988774025880241/original/323a7d3f-7334-4282-a9a6-4d762e9c9db0.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/70500872022-07-28T03:15:00-12:002022-08-31T04:04:09-12:00Monastir LIVE<p>What a dream come true it was to perform my <a contents="Monastir" data-link-label="Monastir (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/monastir-2021" target="_blank">Monastir</a> album LIVE in N. Macedonia during the month of July. Recorded during the pandemic, the album had never been performed in front of a live audience. Now was our chance. I brought together 3 Israeli musicians and 3 Macedonian musicians (and me!), as we presented performances at three of the largest music festivals in the country: Skopje Summer Festival, Ohrid Summer Fest, and Bitola Lokum Festival. Words cannot begin to describe what an amazing experience it was to see my vision - of musical collaboration celebrating the lost Sephardic community of Monastir - become reality. Here's just a small taste in pictures: </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/298d8b587e45901ea75f9f96b16c621cca11a443/original/img-5399.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c16ef1b766ea87e82da6394efc3fa87835ac921f/original/img-5644.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8c147cf126c6117b815a9534a3960506b76d2312/original/img-5420.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ceec1d1df0d4774c13714f097f61b279d2bb8db8/original/img-5630.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c0783ae58216984e85fed6ef4148e62b77f881c9/original/img-5531.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/bdcf905b6ba3a514c80b31d2685a0e03f0d6fc23/original/img-5386.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I hope my ancestors would be proud!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/70161502022-06-24T02:00:00-12:002022-07-16T02:50:45-12:00Back to Camp!<p style="text-align: center;">For one week in June I got to experience camp life. But not just any camp. Sephardic Adventure Camp (SAC)! SAC is truly one-of-its kind in America, where Sephardic kids can go to explore their culture through music, food, Jewish ritual and more. It was extraordinary to share Ladino songs with children whose families are so deeply connected to Sephardic life. I can't wait to return next year! Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sephardicadventurecamp.org/" target="_blank">here</a> to learn all about SAC. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a3442cba236d69e8c20e517ac61c9fe6d140c174/original/729c551c-3d42-4208-86ab-ef2122fc4fe2.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/69747902022-05-19T00:36:58-12:002022-05-19T00:40:20-12:00Introducing SaVOR!<p style="text-align: center;">I am thrilled to announce the launch of my newest endeavor!! <em><strong>Savor</strong></em> (pronounced sa-VOR, and meaning "taste" or "flavor" in Ladino) is an innovative project that combines Sephardic music and food in a multi-dimensional way. We've paired 10 Ladino songs about food with 10 recipes that are being presented by acclaimed female chefs whose work helps to promote Sephardic culture. The result will be a wide variety of people engaged in conversations that combine Sephardic history, food, <em>and</em> music. We want you to be a part of it! Watch a short video about <em><strong>Savor</strong></em> and then click below to get a taste!!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="LEARN MORE HERE" data-link-label="Savor" data-link-type="page" href="/savor" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>LEARN MORE HERE</strong></span></a></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/69599942022-04-29T04:52:30-12:002022-04-29T04:52:30-12:00New Web Series! <p style="text-align: center;">Have you caught my two new web series I began at the start of 2023? One third of the way into this year, and they're going strong! The first, <em>Cute Kids Speaking Ladino</em>, features my own daughter with a weekly phrase or concept she teaches us in Ladino. The second, the <em>Refran Rundown</em>, has me breaking down a fun Ladino proverb or saying.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can follow each weekly series on your social media of choice:<br>(<a contents="instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">instagram</a>, <a contents="youtube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youtube.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">youtube</a>, <a contents="facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a contents="tiktok" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ladinolady" target="_blank">tiktok</a>)!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Here's a sampling!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cute Kids Speaking Ladino </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="yypMGPpTnGY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/yypMGPpTnGY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yypMGPpTnGY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Refran Rundown</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/69236562022-03-11T14:00:00-12:002022-03-16T01:48:20-12:00Honoring the Past<p style="text-align: center;">Today marks a tragic day in history, when, on March 11, 1943, the Jewish population of Macedonia was deported during WWII. 79 years later, I am here to offer some beauty and hope. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For the last several years I have worked in Macedonia to bring alive the stories of the Jewish community from long ago. Today, I want to share a song I wrote, using the memories of my own family members who were born in the city of Monastir. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I filmed this video in 2021 throughout Monastir's old Jewish neighborhoods, most notably on the balcony of my ancestral family's house (where you can still see the Jewish stars in the iron work), and in the abandoned building of the Talmud Torah (Jewish school). Together with an almost entirely Macedonian production crew, I created this music video (in the Monastirli dialect of Ladino) to bring to life the textures of this once vibrant Jewish community. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I hope it honors all those who were lost, and those who live on today to tell their stories.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="E7W28Y6z9_Q" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/E7W28Y6z9_Q/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E7W28Y6z9_Q?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/69059372022-02-24T02:25:05-12:002022-03-16T01:45:16-12:00Adventure Time!<p style="text-align: center;">While COVID has disrupted so much travel, borders are finally opening again and I am thrilled to offer the chance to come to Macedonia with me! Be my VIP guest learning about Jewish heritage in this magnificent region, and see me premiere my live <em>Monastir</em> show in the capital city of Skpoje! Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? All info can be found <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mejditours.com/open-tour/8-day-7-night-jewish-heritage-macedonia-tour/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="V8X4-uZPMt8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/V8X4-uZPMt8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8X4-uZPMt8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/68758552022-01-07T00:00:00-12:002022-01-21T03:11:51-12:00A Ladino Dream Come True<p style="text-align: center;">When I started my career twenty years ago, I dreamed of one day performing with Israeli legend, Yehoram Gaon. Not only is Gaon an icon of Israeli music, he is one of the greatest Ladino singers of all time.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Two decades later, my dream has come true. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gaon recorded a song for my 2021 album, <em>Monastir, </em>but due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, I was not able to be in the studio with him at the time of recording. But in the summer of 2021, I traveled to Israel and I got my chance to film the song with Gaon - <em>in person</em>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The popular Spanish song, <em>Jo la Keria</em>, was adapted by many Sephardic Balkan communities. The Ladino version on <em>Monastir</em> is one that was arranged by Moritz Romano, the son of the last Rabbi who served the Jewish community of Monastir before it disappeared. It is a song about lost love- a poignant way to remember the beautiful community that once was. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And here is my dream with Gaon, realized and released today. I hope you enjoy. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">For lyrics and more information, please visit <em>Monastir</em> <a contents="here" data-link-label="Monastir (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/monastir-2021" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/68326562021-12-07T01:01:33-12:002021-12-07T01:01:33-12:00A Fiesta to Remember<p>I am humbled and honored to have received The Young Leadership Award from the Sephardic Brotherhood of America this week. To be acknowledged for my work bringing Ladino to young and older is beyond gratifying. Thank you to everyone who has helped me reach this point of my career! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/e5e8670b0e3e4dd607342182dcc42b0b9f1a2294/original/img-2944.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/68112332021-11-16T00:51:41-12:002021-11-16T00:53:57-12:00A Sephardic Look Back <p style="text-align: center;">When the organization <a contents="Be'chol Lashon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.globaljews.org" target="_blank">Be'chol Lashon</a> asked me to look back and reflect on my career, I thought, "I'm too young to write a retrospective!" And then I realized I have been doing the work to share Ladino culture for a full TWO DECADES now. So I agreed to write it, and I'm so happy I did. In this three-part series, I got the chance to think about how my work fits into a larger picture of Sephardic life. I invite you to <a contents="read" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://globaljews.org/jewishand/a-ladino-rock-revolution-a-look-back-on-my-sephardic-journey-part-three/" target="_blank">read</a> it and learn about how I got to where I am today! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://globaljews.org/jewishand/a-ladino-rock-revolution-a-look-back-on-my-sephardic-journey-part-three/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/43d679c9b833a5b0924bd80ed6e80b3fca3b3437/original/screen-shot-2021-11-16-at-7-50-41-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/67935792021-10-15T03:00:00-12:002021-11-01T03:05:18-12:00Portuguese Sephardic Nationality<p style="text-align: center;">I'm a dual citizen! After a 2-year process, I recently received my Portuguese citizenship through the Sephardic right of return program. Do you think you might be eligible, too? I wrote a detailed White Paper to walk you through the process! I'd love to help you on your citizenship journey. Learn more <a contents="here" data-link-label="Portuguese Nationality" data-link-type="page" href="/portuguese-nationality" target="_blank">here</a>! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Portuguese Nationality" data-link-type="page" href="/portuguese-nationality" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/94bb4451cb83f2872fbbc2fc970b17b3453025f2/original/9928ef62-337c-4054-b795-8efc4f4d938a-1.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/67445362021-09-09T02:00:00-12:002021-09-13T02:41:07-12:00Best Jewish Album of the Year<p>Wow! What a way to start the new Jewish year! Today I received an award from the Jewish media outlet, <a contents="Alma." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.heyalma.com/the-almas/the-best-jewish-music-of-5781/" target="_blank"><em>Alma.</em></a>, for my album, <em>Monastir</em>, which one BEST JEWISH ALBUM of the year! I truly am so honored. Thanks to everyone who has supported this project this past year. More meaningful work to come in 5782! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d24fcaad478764528e021323a3a4a6519fa3ea3d/original/alma-music.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/67120942021-08-10T02:06:43-12:002021-08-10T02:06:43-12:00Back on Stage!<p>The last time I performed on an actual stage, in front of a live audience, was March 7, 2020 - until this weekend! What an immense amount of joy and healing for my soul it was to be able to sing - IN PERSON - in New York City with my music partner, Shai Bachar. I have enjoyed Zooming throughout the past year+, but there's nothing like performing in person. Thanks to The Museum of Jewish Heritage and to everyone who came out to the theater- and here's to hoping live performances can continue in the weeks and months ahead! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/816df89c304c750720c26357b4b5d140059d090b/original/screen-shot-2021-08-10-at-9-54-48-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/67013132021-07-29T03:58:40-12:002021-08-04T07:28:53-12:00Whirlwind Tour<p style="text-align: center;">After 18 months of not traveling (due to COVID-19), I finally had the chance to go on a 3-week whirlwind tour to work on <a contents="The Monastir Project" data-link-label="Monastir (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/monastir-2021" target="_blank">The Monastir Project</a> in Macedonia <em>and</em> Israel. What an experience! I sang in the Jewish streets of Monastir and recorded with Israeli superstar, Yehoram Gaon - and so much more!! It was a trip of a lifetime, and I can't wait to share more about it all in the coming months... </p>
<p><br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/df84a5f4b5f4e5b6456e56e383b3c595cf0cd362/original/img-1111.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/61f69412bd8964a1b1555b42b1edcb48648e787f/original/img-1500.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/66700562021-06-25T00:56:22-12:002021-06-25T00:57:05-12:00New Album Out Today!<p style="text-align: center;">My new album, <a contents="Monastir" data-link-label="Monastir (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/monastir-2021" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#c0392b;"><em>Monastir</em></span></a>, is here!! I couldn't be prouder of this work- it brought together over 30 musicians from 5 countries, in 3 languages, all to celebrate the once-vibrant Sephardic community of Monastir. It is truly a dream come true of mine to see this album come to fruition. Please take a listen and <a contents="share" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://saraharoeste.hearnow.com/" target="_blank">share</a> today. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="Monastir (2021)" data-link-type="page" href="/monastir-2021" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/4a3db8ecfd568d7e1e4d7708cc52db4e33220dc1/original/monastir-cover-out-now.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/66385952021-05-11T06:00:00-12:002021-05-24T00:00:21-12:00Ladino in Walmart! <p>Never in a *million* years did I ever imagine seeing a LADINO children's book sold at Walmart. Let alone, mine! We're making progress.<span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9ed26e1f8133e55835035e3d9f567aacbd7e7e20/original/walmart-buen-shabat.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/66120982021-04-19T05:00:00-12:002021-05-07T00:35:45-12:00Feeling Proud <p>Today I listened to the <em>final</em> mixes of the album I've been working on all throughout the pandemic. It includes over 30 musicians from 5 countries, and I am *so* proud of the accomplishment. The release date has been set for June 25th, and I can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for teasers coming soon... </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/fd8a928b7ab8f0a987dd63d41fadd12337ad6458/original/artist-collage.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/65823002021-03-08T02:00:00-12:002021-03-23T02:22:53-12:00International Women's Day - in Ladino! <p style="text-align: center;">On this year's International Women's Day, I want to acknowledge one of my heroes - the great Dona Gracia Naci. I've written extensively in the past about my admiration for this 16th-century Sephardic woman who used her great wealth to save many fleeing Jews from the Spanish Inquisition. And now I want to share a song I wrote for her! "Gracia" is the title track of my 2012 album of the same name- an entire project I recorded inspired by the woman. This song in particular thanks Gracia and the countless other women who have done such important work to preserve our culture. I hope you'll agree that they deserve their due credit.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(And listen for a cameo by Gloria Steinem at the end!)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="bQcjh25r_2M" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/bQcjh25r_2M/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bQcjh25r_2M?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/65388592021-02-03T10:23:41-12:002021-02-03T10:23:41-12:00The Great Flory Jagoda<p>On January 29, 2021, the world lost one of the greatest Ladino singer/songwriters- Flory Jagoda. Her influence on me as another Ladino singer/songwriter cannot be overstated. So I wrote about it. I hope you'll read my short piece below get to know this remarkable woman. She was so much more than her famous song, <em>Ocho Kandelikas</em>. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://globaljews.org/jewishand/flory-jagoda-dedicated-her-life-to-preserving-ladino-music-and-inspired-me-to-do-the-same/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/65e2cf5f16617b02aa55677cb97ec30b10794539/original/screen-shot-2021-02-03-at-5-16-23-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/65327192021-01-01T10:30:00-12:002021-01-28T03:28:19-12:00A new year, a new video! <p style="text-align: center;">To start of the new year, I'm releasing a brand new video! With film footage from 2018, <em>Buen Shabat</em> features Jewish and Latino communities singing, dancing and breaking bread. Let us all get to know our neighbors and celebrate together (even virtually) in 2021!!! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To learn more about how the video came about, watch this short mini-doc <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/HORILCw3XMw" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="lyt9Vryte_o" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/lyt9Vryte_o/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lyt9Vryte_o?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/65034312020-12-19T03:09:06-12:002020-12-30T05:30:58-12:00Soundtrack of the Jewish People <p style="text-align: center;">As 2020 comes to a close, I want to share this beautiful project from <a contents="Moment Magazine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://momentmag.com/music" target="_blank">Moment Magazine</a> that I'm honored to be a part of! I joined a diverse group of musicians, scholars and music lovers to compile a rich array of music genres, evoking the breadth of Jewish culture and experience. And several #Ladino songs are included! Enjoy exploring and listening- your ears (and soul!) will surely enjoy the power of these Jewish and Jewish-inspired sounds.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://momentmag.com/music" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9b66b1037f56370938ac2a30a721b6c555d225b2/original/screen-shot-2020-12-19-at-10-08-10-am.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/64849552020-11-24T10:34:26-12:002020-12-01T02:28:27-12:00Monastir/Bitola Today<p style="text-align: center;">I can't begin to express how heartwarming it was to have nearly 300 registrants for a Zoom program I recently hosted to learn about current projects in Monastir/Bitola that are working to preserve Jewish history there. Did you miss it? Here's the playback! For additional information, please visit my page on Monastir resources <a contents="here" data-link-label="Monastir Resources" data-link-type="page" href="/monastir-resources" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="HsYGtsITrEQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/HsYGtsITrEQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HsYGtsITrEQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="225" width="400" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/64553182020-10-14T01:06:01-12:002020-11-13T02:25:11-12:00Learn with Me!<p style="text-align: center;">A new season is here! A reminder for schools, synagogues, JCC's and all other cultural institutions: I'm available for virtual concerts and workshops on Ladino music/culture for a variety of age-groups and settings. Click image below to see a menu of virtual offerings, or feel free to <a contents="contact me" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">contact me</a> about possibilities! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="sarah-aroeste-virtual-programs-2020-21.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/1090896/sarah-aroeste-virtual-programs-2020-21.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a602569f32a331724da15475d7ad97b27b002dbc/original/aroesteworkshoppostcard.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/64402792020-09-18T13:15:00-12:002020-09-22T05:15:42-12:00New Year, New Music! <p style="text-align: center;">Anyada buena, or happy new year! This beautiful piano recently came into my possession and I'm thrilled to get down to giving more concerts, writing new music, and having renewed creativity in the year to come. Thank you to all who have supported and followed me in the last year. Exciting new things ahead...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/dd9280d929b37545cc61fd14d89c4cd8ab0e84ba/original/img-8252.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/64228742020-08-23T10:40:00-12:002020-09-02T02:48:42-12:00Be safe, be proud! <p style="text-align: center;">What strange times we're living through right now. I firmly believe we need to all wear masks and protect each other in our communities. But we can be loud and proud at the same time! Presenting my signature 'Ladino Rocks' face masks! Makes for a great conversation starter - and it keeps you and your loved ones safe with its two-layered, manufactured cotton. Only a limited supply available - get yours <a contents="here" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">here</a> today!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d2ff39a53d17214e6ee155c799e974779ff4014d/original/face-mask-1.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3e46e9eb6c7c7754fb85915642d3e4357b996463/original/sarah-mask.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/63963342020-07-28T10:10:00-12:002020-07-29T02:10:08-12:00Bendichas Manos! <p style="text-align: center;">What a treat it was to share my family's famous <em>biscocho</em> recipe (or as we call them, <em>tarlikos</em>) and songs with over 200 participants for my live cooking demo with <a contents="Tradition Kitchens" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mailchi.mp/c5a6b5d02376/traditionkitchens?fbclid=IwAR1WfZwVL336z_EzhUn-LGjF3mbLI0kL9ItAqnnGhy3zvrmFRghAMIvCPXU" target="_blank">Tradition Kitchens</a>. The combination of Sephardic food and music is profound, and the event warmed my belly and my soul. A hearty <em>bendichas manos</em> (blessed hands) to all who joined me. If you're interested in participating in similar classes, make sure to join my mailing list or drop me a <a contents="note" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">note</a>. There will be a new series coming soon! Stay tuned...</p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/08429598e9fbb6a1c5fdcfbc35de8ba135f93b84/original/09d844c4-6bf0-42e3-96dd-067657164121.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/15a72ca5457be5970d7c6d19322777d5a0cecd7c/original/60e7dd0f-aadb-43be-a304-ed5326b70695.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/63690412020-06-27T23:45:42-12:002020-07-07T06:25:10-12:00Diversity in Children's Books<p style="text-align: center;">As the USA has seen an awakening recently about Black Lives Matter and other racial disparities, these conversations have also entered the world of children's book publishing. And within the world of Jewish children's books, these issues are more important than ever. As a Sephardic activist, I'm proud to have been in conversation with Aviva L. Brown, a JOC author of the wonderful book, <a contents="Ezr's Big Shabbat Question" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://avivabrown.com/shop/ezras-shabbat-question" style="" target="_blank">Ezra's Big Shabbat Question</a>, about navigating the world of Jewish Kid Lit as minorities. Watch the playback by clicking below, <a contents="buy our books" data-link-label="Books" data-link-type="page" href="/books" target="_blank">buy our books</a>, and help us open the conversation further to include the many colors and facets of the Jewish experience. #weneeddiverseJewishchildrensbooks. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/kvellercom/videos/724735331611471/" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/7a624a9285bfc42a29a4a49f3a0cf6e17c6ac4e0/original/kvellerdiversitybookconvo.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/63249612020-05-21T03:24:01-12:002020-05-21T03:25:09-12:00How to Support Indie Artists Today <p>Hi friends- this month has been tough as I’ve seen my last remaining contracted (paid) gigs of 2020 officially cancelled. While I continue to worry about the state of the world today, I also need to keep it real by sharing how hard it is to maintain hope and creativity with no music income or live performance outlets for the foreseeable future. If being a professional live musician was hard enough before, well today… </p>
<p>So I want to offer clear, easy ways you can help your favorite independent artists right now: </p>
<p>*Please support them by: <br>1) joining their mailing lists (mine is found here: <a contents="saraharoeste.com/home" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.saraharoeste.com/home" target="_blank">saraharoeste.com/home</a>)<br>2) subscribing to them on youtube (I’m at <a contents="youtube.com/saraharoeste" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.youtube.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">youtube.com/saraharoeste</a>) <br>3) following them on Instagram (I'm at <a contents="@saraharoeste" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">@saraharoeste</a>) <br>4) following them on Twitter (I'm at <a contents="twitter.com/saraharoeste" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/saraharoeste" style="" target="_blank">twitter.com/saraharoeste</a>) <br>5) following our FB fan pages (I'm at <a contents="facebook.com/saraharoeste" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste" style="" target="_blank">facebook.com/saraharoeste</a>). <br>6) recommending us for virtual concerts or workshops for institutions you're affiliated with (<a contents="email me" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:music@saraharoeste.com" target="_blank">email me</a> for my "1-sheet") <br>7) buying their fun merchandise (my store is <a contents="saraharoeste.com/store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.saraharoeste.com/store" target="_blank">saraharoeste.com/store</a>) <br>8) leaving tips (my tip jar is <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://saraharoeste.com/tip-jars/584" target="_blank">here</a>!) </p>
<p>It all helps. We all need music, and each other.</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/63041432020-04-26T10:30:00-12:002020-05-04T02:30:11-12:00United by Ladino <p style="text-align: center;">While we are isolated in our homes these days, what an honor it was to participate in this video of Ladino singers from across the globe singing a beloved song of longing. We are all united through music! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"Esta Montanya"</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="iC_MnKRt1TE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/iC_MnKRt1TE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iC_MnKRt1TE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/62650422020-03-28T07:27:26-12:002020-03-28T07:27:26-12:00A Whole New Virtual World <p style="text-align: center;">Living in the new COVID-19 world has forced artists like me to move some of our performances online. While this has been challenging in so many ways, it has also been a delight for me to share screen time with my daughters and to give more families access to learning Ladino together. You can find our live feeds and lesson on my <a contents="Facebook Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>. if you want to see more content, feel free to <a contents="drop me a line" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:music@saraharoeste.com">drop me a line</a>! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank"><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/96db169822953fc9d6605d798600768c8b7ac413/original/a7ea1509-0e30-448a-98f2-48d56c751435.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/62607672020-03-03T15:10:00-12:002020-03-28T07:09:51-12:00New Book Out Today! <p style="text-align: center;">I am so thrilled that my new board book, <em>Buen Shabat, Shabbat Shalom </em>(<a contents="Kar-Ben" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.karben.com/Buen-Shabat-Shabbat-Shalom--Board-Book_p_1085.html" target="_blank">Kar-Ben</a>), is out today! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It's Friday night. bueno, great! <br>Let's get ready to celebrate! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">With a Ladino word introduced on each page, this multicultural board book features a Sephardic Jewish family preparing to celebrate Shabbat. I am so happy to share this book with the world and have more families learn about the beauty of Ladino! Learn more about <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Shabat-Shabbat-Shalom-Sarah-Aroeste/dp/1541542460" target="_blank">here</a>...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8afff90c94920fce392417e80d4ace5efc9dd323/original/buen-shabat-shabbat-shalom-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/62249432020-02-23T07:56:52-12:002020-02-23T07:56:52-12:00L'dor V'dor<p style="text-align: center;">Every chance I get to share my 102 year-old Holocaust-surviving cousin with my children is a blessing. From one generation to the next- <em>l'dor v'dor</em> in Hebrew. I brought my family to visit her today and she treated us to Ladino songs and stories. Her memory, warmth and grace are unparalleled, and I am so lucky to have her as my inspiration for so much of what I do. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9a6b3425d78f3205ca958cbcb849d127c4e2220d/original/img-5287.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/60981672020-01-12T20:55:00-12:002020-01-16T01:42:07-12:00International Ladino Day in NYC<p>What an inspiring day learning from and participating in the 3rd annual <a contents="International Ladino Day" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ladinoday.bpt.me/" target="_blank">International Ladino Day</a> in New York City. If there's any proof that Ladino is still very much alive, it was this! There were excerpts from a Ladino play, a panel of Gen Y and Z'ers who speak Ladino, lots of music and more (this is me performing with the wonderful Daniel Elias Trio). And all to a sold-out crowd! What a treat to be involved. And even The Forward agrees, after observing the event, they wrote this <a contents="great piece" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forward.com/culture/438232/why-ladino-will-rise-again/" target="_blank">great piece</a> on "Why Ladino will Rise Again." I couldn't agree more! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c670ebea011e5b883bd1bca01178ce9fea8ed01d/original/82397751-2628561117179748-4419569322368696320-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/60032542019-12-06T05:00:00-12:002020-01-16T01:43:29-12:00The Monastir Project Launch! <p style="text-align: center;">Today is a day I have dreamed about for some time. After visiting and performing recently in my family's homeland, Monastir (now known as Bitola, Macedonia), I have been mulling an idea over that is finally coming to fruition. Today I am launching <a contents="The Monastir Project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/sarah-aroeste-the-monastir-project/campaigns/3229" target="_blank"><strong>The Monastir Project</strong></a>, which is a brand new international cultural initiative that will bring together Israelis, Macedonians, and me!, to record a new album of Macedonian Jewish music to celebrate the history of Jewish Monastir, a community destroyed after WWII. The project has several phases and will take at least a year to get off the ground, but it truly is a dream come trie for me to combine my musical interests with my very personal family history. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/sarah-aroeste-the-monastir-project/campaigns/3229" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> to learn more and get involved today!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Rg8OUg1LcKc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Rg8OUg1LcKc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rg8OUg1LcKc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836172019-11-07T12:00:00-12:002019-12-03T07:52:37-12:00The Library of Congress!<p style="text-align: center;">What a thrilling experience it was to present a program of the Ladino music to a standing-room-only audience at the Library of Congress! I saw all walks of life in the hall, and so many new people became exposed to the stories and history of Ladino. This concert will definitely go in my memory bank as one of my favorites!</p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ea8ac2595df0d6c0e671540c527b9eab3abf9a61/original/loc-poster.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgweDI4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="280" width="280" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/105048cdbf14d4307bee0c39d7af243ff963852d/original/trio-loc.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgweDI4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="280" width="280" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836162019-10-27T12:00:00-12:002019-10-28T01:48:06-12:00Remembering the Jews of Greece<p style="text-align: center;">One week from today I launch a brand new project that i've been working on for months. I'm so used to being engaged by programmers of Jewish venues and organizations, that it was especially exciting to be approached by the <a href="https://www.greekchambermusic.com/" target="_blank">Greek Chamber Music Group </a>to put together a program honoring Jews of Greece. How refreshing! The collaboration, nearly a year in the works, is culminating in a tour of East Coast academic institutions and cultural venues. I hope this is the start of a much longer relationship with the GCMP, and fruitful conversations with audiences about the importance of keeping these little known stories of loss during WWII alive... If you are in New Haven, CT, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA, I hope you'll come out to see and hear this beautiful new program!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.greekchambermusic.com/remembering-the-jews-of-greece/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5ad7e8af664bbea993194907031410e6b77486b1/original/remembering-jews-of-greece-tour-poster.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDM4NiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="386" width="500" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836152019-09-18T12:00:00-12:002019-09-19T20:20:30-12:00A Latina Jewish Princess!!!<p style="text-align: center;">Did you hear the news? Disney is introducing a Latina Jewish princess in its series, "<a href="https://lol.disney.com/characters/elena-of-avalor" target="_blank">Elena of Avalor</a>." We don't know if the character, voiced by The Sopranos' <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieLSigler/status/1174023762695602176" target="_blank">Jamie-Lynn Sigler</a>, will be Sephardic, but even so, this is a huge step for wider Jewish representation in mainstream media. As a proud Jewish mother of two daughters, I am thrilled that they will be able to look up to a character that they can relate to more closely. Recently, I weighed in on what this news means to me, along with others of Latinx Jewish heritage. Click <a href="https://globaljews.org/articles/arts-culture/latinx-jews-rejoice-over-news-of-latina-disney-princess?fbclid=IwAR0mmCh7kAGM7UKey3CKvdjLB1afty9OFpm34kXrGTZ3kMSJDt0qv6_mXP4" target="_blank">below</a> to find out more!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://globaljews.org/articles/arts-culture/latinx-jews-rejoice-over-news-of-latina-disney-princess?fbclid=IwAR0mmCh7kAGM7UKey3CKvdjLB1afty9OFpm34kXrGTZ3kMSJDt0qv6_mXP4" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5d89aae48d4ae12728f81eb5d62739eec7f18bdd/original/screen-shot-2019-09-20-at-11-08-30-am.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTE1eDM0NyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="347" width="515" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836142019-08-26T12:00:00-12:002019-09-02T05:41:27-12:00Keeping the Line Going<p style="text-align: center;">This week I had the joy of meeting the newest member of the Aresty/Aroeste clan!! Thinking about our family line always inspires me to write new music. I'm cooking something up. Stay tuned!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/7b2c85cc26c623742a5672f46bd0defe1340db91/original/babyellis.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836132019-07-14T12:00:00-12:002019-09-02T03:16:56-12:00Inked<p style="text-align: center;">I don't have any tattoos, but if I were to get one, an image of my favorite place, Tanglewood, would be at the top of my wish list! I've been enjoying a temporary one as a reminder of where I got my musical start (in the BUTI Young Vocal Artist Program in the summer of 1993!!) and how important it is to continue to reach back to one's roots for inspiration. I love giving props to the places and people who got me where I am today!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/964af667644c73b498981cb165e75051d14004ed/original/twoodtattoo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836122019-06-24T12:00:00-12:002019-09-02T03:14:27-12:00Staying Local<p style="text-align: center;">For the first time in 18 years (yes that's how long I've been doing this!!) I declined several good gigs this summer because I just wanted to spend the summer with my family. I love love performing, but I just needed a little break to enjoy my two young daughters for a couple of months. They'll only be ages 3 and 5 years once! And I'm sure this small breather from touring will help me be a better mom and musician moving forward...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2e6d1994595547ef9034d79609a7a62b546600c2/original/beach2019.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="300" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836112019-05-12T12:00:00-12:002019-05-23T19:51:15-12:00Going Back in Time<p style="text-align: center;">I've just returned from a week in Iberia (Spain, Gibraltar, Portugal) performing and meeting with local Sephardic communities. But it was walking down the streets of my ancestors that impacted me the most. I could feel their presence along the cobble stoned streets, the medieval arches that crowned the Jewish neighborhoods, and the hidden markers on doorposts that signified a secret Jewish family residing therein. Today, there are signs along roads to show where Jewish life once thrived-- "Sefarad," we see you! We remember you. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a0880a3eab9f8f40fa743ddc8541b6422a7410b1/original/img-1322.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUweDMzMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="333" width="250" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836102019-04-29T12:00:00-12:002019-05-12T20:48:22-12:00The Gang's Back Together!<p style="text-align: center;">I love playing with these musical cousins (myself, Anthony Russell, Dmitri Gaskin and Rob Sanzone) in our "Yiddish Meets Ladino" program. With three shows behind us in three different states (this one today was in Milwaukee, WI), we are officially taking it on the road. Stay tuned for a new project website coming soon!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/0cb41f1c92a2b5a0f4064d3d388581665e8f2cc9/original/yidladinomilwaukee.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /></p>
<p> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836092019-03-27T12:00:00-12:002019-04-02T22:29:06-12:00Practice, Practice, Practice<p style="text-align: center;">You know how the saying goes: <em>How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!!</em>What a thrill it was to see my name in a Carnegie Hall brochure, and to perform my "Yiddish Meets Ladino" show for its Festival of Migrations!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9466576e0a5d4c048c3dcfa0f0c111778efb8a86/original/carnegiepamphlet1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="240" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c76941006537dcaaea533e81c38977f308c341e3/original/carnegiepamphlet2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="240" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836082019-02-21T12:00:00-12:002019-03-19T19:42:02-12:00A New View<p style="text-align: center;">I travel so much for work, and I rarely get to bring my kids along. I finally had a chance to take a proper vacation this month, and I loved traveling with my girls to experience new parts of the globe. It is so eye-opening to take a break every once in a while, and to see the world through my children's eyes!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/fcabc9551c66c6a22cd83b851d47fed278cdc7a0/original/puertorico.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgweDM3MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="373" width="280" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836072019-01-09T12:00:00-12:002019-03-19T19:42:47-12:00Learning New Tricks<p style="text-align: center;">A new year, new resolutions. It has been 30 years since I last read Torah, and so this month I am committing myself to re-learn how to do so! I'm starting over with the basics...and a new part of my musical brain. What a joy for the soul!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3f58fa3b4affceeb690d6bd1ac712c0209d9b2df/original/trope.jpeg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836062018-12-10T12:00:00-12:002018-12-10T18:04:35-12:00A Festival and Year of Lights<p style="text-align: center;">Now that Hanukkah, the festival of lights, is officially over, I can look back on this past year and see how bright it truly was. With family, health, friends, music and creativity, 2018 will be remembered as a beautiful year. Thanks for being a part of it! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8601ead7f488ce97167e0cc071d946b4a90d8b3e/original/hanukkah2018.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkyeDI5MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="292" width="292" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836052018-11-10T12:00:00-12:002018-11-18T18:51:53-12:00Exposing Our Kids<p style="text-align: center;">In the same way I ask my fans to expose their kids to Sephardic culture and Ladino music, it's so important to teach our kids about all different cultures! Here I am practicing what I preach: bringing my two daughters to a Diwali event to learn about the Indian New Year. Light overcoming darkness is a lesson we can all appreciate! Happy Diwali!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c2332dceb940220cae06074a4339033ca7f79f7a/original/diwali.jpeg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ4eDMzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="330" width="248" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836042018-10-27T12:00:00-12:002018-10-28T20:21:15-12:00Hootenanny<p style="text-align: center;">As performers, we still need to go on stage even when our hearts are broken. Today saw the terrible violence committed towards eleven innocent souls in Pittsburgh- for the simple reason that they were proud Jews. I am a proud Jew, and I am so thankful I could share the stage last night with my beautiful, talented Jewish soul-sister, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joanieleeds?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARCE-HF3c0Bjn7u5ceQKuu5AJneY_MdBcuU-1kT7C3B_PJSWu6dp3qP7R3gYdaiHUmDJH02LLTSxty84&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCUqPKXKtxy8TpBPNYHEdJbE8Hlwm0dYK7HSjTuXLiymp5BuDxcP9k56tkmjJgWK4ZDza8d86cHH63ruUfdPLzi1rI2yOFTwLA9H_rI42o76bNsceYKCEXkjsO5V8J5dbwuA9k4IcxzRf3JP6J8Ajtmzo2xZFHkm1AsGZfW88YamFkEdE3cJrVkhMl8Qxkx6kDCNUJGc06TkBsZhz1dGJiEhI8" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=678117812&extragetparams=%7B%22__tn__%22%3A%22%2CdK-R-R%22%2C%22eid%22%3A%22ARCE-HF3c0Bjn7u5ceQKuu5AJneY_MdBcuU-1kT7C3B_PJSWu6dp3qP7R3gYdaiHUmDJH02LLTSxty84%22%2C%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1">Joanie Leeds</a>. We participated in a gathering of family musicians for a Hootenanny- it was a celebration of family love and partnership in all its greatest strength and diversity.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">My soul needed it.<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2f26242a0720e1b661d839388c607742059378e0/original/jonnieandsarah.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="400" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836032018-09-25T12:00:00-12:002018-09-25T19:29:30-12:00Baylamos<p style="text-align: center;">Music connects people around the world! I'm so proud of my recent collaboration with the Jewish Community of Mumbai. Our song for Simchat Torah adds a global perspective for this holiday season! Click <a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/jewish-and/dancing-with-the-torah-bhangra-style/" target="_blank">below</a> to read and listen to more!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/jewish-and/dancing-with-the-torah-bhangra-style/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9269ef60fc0ee1eb4c3e6b3deaab026f684ae4ce/original/baylmosmyjewlearnthumbnail.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzkzeDM4OCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="388" width="393" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836022018-09-22T12:00:00-12:002018-09-24T20:38:44-12:00Buen Shabat Party<p style="text-align: center;">These are the smiles when you bring together two dozen strangers (but now friends!) to shoot a merengue Shabbat video. Indeed! Can't wait to share the finished product when it's ready. More about the Buen Shabat Project coming soon!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9632a38084f03abd750207dd7296d5cccd654ee2/original/merenguefamily.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzg2eDI4OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="289" width="386" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836012018-08-21T12:00:00-12:002018-09-07T00:42:03-12:00Going Back to My Roots<p style="text-align: center;">What an exhilarating experience it has been leading a Jewish Heritage Tour to Macedonia this past week. It truly is a miracle that, after WWII when nearly the entire Jewish population of Macedonia was killed, I have been here with a group of more than 20 descendants to celebrate Jewish culture here. We are still here.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And how proud I have been to represent my family in the birthplace of my own grandfather.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Being here reminds me of why I do what I do!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/7cb8a3cf72d9fa6d84c882fa5b6c34e08b3fc185/original/macedoniagoodbyebitola.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDI0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="240" width="400" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59836002018-07-18T12:00:00-12:002018-07-18T19:20:23-12:00New Collaboration<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm so excited to announce a new collaboration!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Yiddish Meets Ladino w/ Sarah Aroeste & Anthony Russell </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/e6f424d98cf557b1d2e1b9ca83c0c494c3f335bd/original/sarah-anthony.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg0eDE0MyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="143" width="284" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In a program originally commissioned for the Yidstock Festival, I have joined forces with Yiddish vocalist Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell in a new project that explore scommon themes and approaches in Ladino and Yiddish music. Accompanied by pianist/accordionist Dmitri Gaskin (of <a href="http://tsveybrider.com/" target="_blank">Tsvey Brider</a>) and guitarist Rob Sanzone, we musically reconcile these long-lost cousins of Jewish music in an interactive and genre-bending performance. We look forward to bringing this new project to a city near you soon!<br></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835992018-06-11T12:00:00-12:002018-06-20T18:27:29-12:00Inspiration<p style="text-align: center;">Some people ask me about the sources for my inspiration to write songs and books. This! Just discovering my grandfather's boyhood fez what he wore in the Ottoman Empire! Over 100 years old!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/96cb32d511ae72e73efcd02ea66154aa9059bf39/original/img-1690.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA4eDIwOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="208" width="208" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835982018-05-05T12:00:00-12:002018-09-07T00:44:38-12:00Opa!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;">I'm always amazed that there is an entire <a href="http://greekjewishfestival.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #000000;">street festival for Greek Jews in New York City</span></a> each year. Such a joy to participate! Nothing better than sharing the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ladino?source=feed_text" data-ft="{"><span style="color: #000000;">#Ladino</span></a> love.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/sephardicproud?source=feed_text" data-ft="{"><span style="color: #000000;">#sephardicproud</span></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="_5afx" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: isolate; font-family: inherit;"><span class="_58cm" style="font-family: inherit;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/477856d72e77b28b0b50467cb9385321c60769b2/original/img-0101.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/92d144530cfbf0a91ed4d71bdba8e6d7c0083337/original/img-0102.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /><br></span></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835972018-04-28T12:00:00-12:002018-05-06T19:58:13-12:00TENT: Children's Literature<p style="text-align: center;">What a gift it was to participate in TENT: week-long writer's retreat at the <a href="https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/educational-programs/tent-encounters-jewish-culture/tent-childrens-literature" target="_blank">Yiddish Book Center</a> (and with the support of <a href="http://pjlibrary.org/" target="_blank">PJ Library</a>) for children's book authors and illustrators. What an incredible community to be a part of-- big things in the works for the coming year! Stay tuned... </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/e0d97f1500816623e7183d1674ed78b8745db7bd/original/img-1324.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE4eDMxOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="318" width="318" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835962018-04-04T12:00:00-12:002018-04-10T19:52:59-12:00Sealed the Deal!<p style="text-align: center;">I'm thrilled to announce that I've got a new book in the works! I just signed the deal for a children's board book coming 2020.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned! #buenshabat</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3ca82c94369620df1267fdd3db838bf292fd84e5/original/karbendeal.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgyeDI4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="282" width="282" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835952018-03-26T12:00:00-12:002018-03-27T00:00:36-12:008 Days Sephardic<p style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for Passover? Wishing you were Sephardic right about now? Here's your chance.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">My latest video, <em>8 Days Sephardic</em>, for your <em>Pesach</em> enjoyment! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XW6A-SY7URs" width="560" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835942018-03-01T12:00:00-12:002018-03-04T06:01:50-12:00Come with me to Macedonia!<p style="text-align: center;">Just 2 weeks left to register to join me on a trip of a lifetime to Macedonia! I'll be leading a trip this summer from August 19-26, and I want YOU to be my VIP guest. All details, including itinerary, resources and registration information can be found <strong><a href="http://bitly.com/jewishmacedonia" target="_blank">here</a></strong>. <strong>DEADLINE to register is MARCH 16th</strong>. Join me!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bitly.com/jewishmacedonia" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/41f87a21d1d6416e4da4baa6a795c400e23d9974/original/flyer-macedonia-001.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTY5eDc0MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="741" width="569" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835932018-02-27T12:00:00-12:002018-02-27T00:44:43-12:00El Dia de Purim<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Purim is upon us! It's one of the most joyous holidays, so here's my newest song to help celebrate the occasion!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/thT9MdZIxRU" width="425"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835922018-01-29T12:00:00-12:002018-01-29T23:08:26-12:00Thank You For The Trees<p style="text-align: center;">Today marks the eve of New Year of the Trees, Tu B'Shvat! I was inspired to write the following folk-roots style song by a Ladino proverb I've always loved: The trees marry and the first flowers start to appear. It's the second track off my bilingual holiday album, <a href="http://www.saraharoeste.com/togetherendjuntos_2017/" target="_blank">Together/Endjuntos </a>(2017). I hope you enjoy my newest tune!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XUPfRU9EFbo" width="425"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835912018-01-08T12:00:00-12:002018-01-09T00:22:57-12:00How to Learn Ladino<p style="text-align: center;">I am so happy to present this <a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-learn-ladino/" target="_blank">article</a> I curated on resources to learn Ladino! It was published by <a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-learn-ladino/" target="_blank">MyJewishLearning.com</a>, and we hope many people will find it helpful!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-learn-ladino/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/02a99c48f9f350017b0ee13fa94f706e0e964008/original/mjlladinoresources.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI5eDI3MyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="273" width="429" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835902017-12-09T12:00:00-12:002017-12-10T04:40:12-12:00Bimuelo Hello!!!<p style="text-align: center;">Hanukkah is almost here!! And with that, I want to introduce the world to the <em>Bimuelo</em>, the most delicious Sephardic fried delight! News flash: Hanukkah isn't just about latkes and donuts. Enjoy my new song, <em>Bimuelo</em>, off my new bilingual holiday album (<a href="http://www.saraharoeste.com/togetherendjuntos_2017/" target="_blank"><em>Together/Endjuntos</em></a>), featuring rap star, Kosha Dillz!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9jbqlgdU20E" width="425"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835892017-11-16T12:00:00-12:002017-11-18T02:09:03-12:00Looking Ahead<p style="text-align: center;">I'm always looking ahead towards my next project! Already starting to work on it:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a133c0ee43e82cae95122d158b0bc948c426b6d5/original/postcardback.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDUxeDI5OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="299" width="451" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835882017-10-15T12:00:00-12:002017-10-18T05:52:42-12:00Voting Time!<p style="text-align: center;">Today marks the start of GRAMMY voting, and my new bilingual holiday album, <a href="http://www.saraharoeste.com/togetherendjuntos_2017/" target="_blank"><em>Together/Endjuntos</em></a>, is on the general ballot. If you are a Recording Academy voter, or know someone who is, please <a href="https://soundcloud.com/saraharoeste/sets/together-endjuntos" target="_blank">listen</a> to my album and consider it in the category for Best World Music Album. Thank you!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/bf3dd66e5d801167c618f1c4aff6fbe024c05be1/original/grammyflyer1.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzcxeDQ4MCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="480" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="371" /></p>
<p> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835872017-10-02T12:00:00-12:002017-10-18T01:37:37-12:00Safe & Sheltered<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: 'SF Optimized',system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.12px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; display: inline !important; float: none;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'SF Optimized',system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.12px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;"><br></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nGhxyyXPVgQ" width="560" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835862017-09-19T12:00:00-12:002017-09-24T22:30:10-12:00Dulse i Alegre<p>Wishing all a happy new year, blessed with sweetness and joy. Anyada buena!</p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GmNtPjO3h_s" width="425"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835852017-09-07T12:00:00-12:002017-09-24T22:23:51-12:00Living History<p style="text-align: center;">This week I had the opportunity to visit for the first time Bitola, Macedonia, the birthplace of my Ladino-speaking grandfather. After hearing so many stories, I could not have imagined how emotional it would be to see it first-hand. I stood in the doorway of my family's house from before WWII, I laid stones on the graves of distant relatives in the historic cemetery, I performed for the beautiful people of Bitola, and I felt overwhelming love from the city for my family's history. I can't wait to return.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d07062aca9a5c3340e2914927abe34d27d842daf/original/img-9358.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA3eDI3NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="277" width="207" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ed1c002099e1fd1d2908d5a17440e6659ce57241/original/img-9262.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA4eDI3NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="277" width="208" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2eae81730de9a7e307d656256debe0f13580f008/original/screen-shot-2017-09-11-at-1-50-01-pm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIxMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="212" width="300" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835842017-08-24T12:00:00-12:002017-08-24T18:55:22-12:00New Baby is Here!<p style="text-align: center;">Hannukah came early this year! My new baby is here! I'm so thrilled with my new album- a bilingual holiday album- and I hope you will be too. Official release date is 9/9/17!!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/dfe14de7485e810d607ca3ecc40d26e8b8a0a045/original/img-9081.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjIyeDI5NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="296" width="222" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835832017-07-09T12:00:00-12:002017-08-24T19:35:03-12:00New Children's Book Out Today!<p style="text-align: center;">I am so thrilled to announce the release of my illustrated children's book, Ora de Despertar (Time to Wake Up!).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The book is an all-original bilingual story in Ladino and English that highlights rituals of the morning and what to be thankful for upon waking up. With the backdrop of the Hebrew <em>Modeh Ani</em> prayer, the book (illustrated by artist Miriam Ross) offers a way for families to get a fresh look at Sephardic culture and the relevance of Ladino today. Interweaving the languages throughout bright colored pages and scenes, the book shows a joyous picture of contemporary Jewish diversity. Meant for children ages 0-5.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We hope you enjoy!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://saraharoeste.com/book/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/f2964300731902117d5cc0532651ce6a4094e627/original/oracoverjpg.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDIwMCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Available now</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1545296162" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d1ed3953fa1c4724cbcc3b8450b1f2dee878d8d2/original/amazon2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTA0eDEwNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="104" width="104" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835822017-06-20T12:00:00-12:002017-06-25T19:10:45-12:00Tadlikos! Biscochos!<p style="text-align: center;">Today I had the chance to bake my family's special Sephardic cookie recipe with my eldest daughter! We call them tadlikos, but some may know them as biscochos. My daughter had never had them before, so what a treat it was to make them with her by my side. And I filmed the instructions <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste/videos/1588750811196590/" target="_blank">live</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/b0c0667e4366d708bb18728391eb8fb1a566d51f/original/cooking.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQweDQyNyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="427" width="240" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And the finished product! Yummm....</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5d2419ac8e2888be6f8de22712864175e95592b8/original/img-7420.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjIzeDE2NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="167" width="223" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To watch the full cooking video, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste/videos/1588750811196590/" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835812017-06-06T12:00:00-12:002017-06-13T23:05:04-12:00Recording recording!<p style="text-align: center;">In the studio doing my thing!!! Can't wait to share my new bilingual holiday album with you soon!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hatchfund.org/project/together_endjuntos" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/dcf487a24699e5392f021399b60512d1a97cd73d/original/studio3.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTkxeDM1MiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="352" width="191" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835802017-05-25T12:00:00-12:002017-05-31T22:51:52-12:00To the Finish Line!<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">Friends! </span>If you haven't heard, I’m recording a <strong>bilingual</strong> (Ladino/English) <em>holiday</em> <a href="http://www.hatchfund.org/project/together_endjuntos" target="_blank">album</a> – the very first of its kind!! In a nail-biting race to the finish, I was able to raise the first half of the money needed to get into the studio to start the recording. Thank you to everyone who pitched in!</p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/cf84c05186e0596370b722423ae352c056239792/original/nailbiter.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTg2eDIzMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="231" width="186" /></p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: center;">Now I have one more month to raise the rest.</p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong>Here are the top 5 reasons to get on board before June 25th:</strong></p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: left;"><br>1) Bruce Springsteen’s former publicist is behind the project. Not a joke.<br>2) Any music pre-orders or donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. You get a <em>tax break</em> by participatin<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">g!<br>3) You believe that Ladino should stay alive. (Doesn't everyone?) <br>4) You think I rock! <br>5) I’m getting closer and closer to my target goal to be able to release the album. <br></span></p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">If you’ve been thinking about participating, now’s the moment to make it happen. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 6px 0px; display: block; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Ladino needs you. I need you!</span></p>
<div class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: 'San Francisco', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Full project info and to participate now:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: inherit;" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatchfund.org%2Fproject%2Ftogether_endjuntos&h=ATO7RMq_eyuYZUvSEKhrorWuw9TytNbl3RDk3KGDcYSo4KG52OOxZi-OLbmfNcs3Tho6ZT4ejFA-OFI6XtwpSkMlj0Yw1tXmHI9qY0pbdKTQDc_kGNMF-zsjit85T6jJQgiqhgfWr6vGF5rXT4m6maQ9vR0&enc=AZMI_uHt_hFkvNgtqTdf1wNYwLr7__jgGPVXAodDrGS6nv7jzUpjHowa5zDnsognVPSrhXbtOHHkPE3SEuXbkldUPO8mk0DB76Jj_bjOa4vdhHYyXEdY3Er9M0i-tw9yNfsoFLVNnKGOBlzEn7nKIPJkuC_iEkYV97dIuUiS87nulRFkiB1fwbjWugqbVjq0QY_BO6Iu8DwgiiSX_iKfEb-T&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hatchfund.org/project/together_endjuntos</a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">Munchas grasyas (that's thank you, in Ladino)!!</p>
</div>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835792017-05-20T12:00:00-12:002017-05-28T23:43:32-12:00A Ladino Legend!<p style="text-align: center;">Today I got to meet my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/ladino?source=feed_text&story_id=1551785281559810" data-ft="{">#Ladino</a> hero. She is the one who has inspired me most in my preservation work- an incredible voice, outlook and spirit. Flory Jagoda you are everything! What an honor to sing with her in the streets and to bask in her light. Ladino is joy! May it live for many generations to come. <span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: 'San Francisco', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: 'San Francisco', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a0e8995f6c03f63287174c38e8501d59f1cd34a2/original/flory.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU2eDE5MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="191" width="256" /></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835782017-04-26T12:00:00-12:002017-09-24T22:31:42-12:00And we're off!<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;">Today marks the launch of my newest project! Together/Endjuntos is an all-original BILINGUAL (Ladino/English) album! And a holiday one at that! I'm so excited to share it with you. Please check out the video and consider being a part of it. Complete info on the project is found here:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; font-family: inherit;" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hatchfund.org%2Fproject%2Ftogether_endjuntos&h=ATPdq1Fnr5Ido3qwZWCHFTAWxEi1M8qYGarM63hCSe2x_puAu5DXwaZRQJp8D5rcLYxRbw94UaI_DnuFsSMGWS0klhX7UJINxa2nD2QxgM_D5DhUdz1RHZlf4382DhCYdC44sLv_NtyQvoQ7cioqI3W2-zw&enc=AZPCOznNysSuVUe1rKV37JODoP3DH6_aXBzjt82DBkrpJC_Za3iHv5sna_TEVj67w56lBFob0Ego3lh6AAHeUUy8oKT2TlrF11c83wj0DTIqFjCI2Yc2hSJvSMUShfZS8XiZeT7N0r7sc7NtCcXiPinQVU44bhR04dc3Ax9jQU-q9ukjgSFLF_ricl5ey_7NMk0UMyOhxAEm1kpNmu5YRIzQ&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hatchfund.org/project/together_endjuntos</a></p>
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<p style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; font-family: 'San Francisco',-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'.SFNSText-Regular',sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: -0.24px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="240" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/213747353" width="320"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835772017-04-07T12:00:00-12:002017-04-07T23:47:33-12:00Big things coming...<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Check it! The beautiful new artwork for my newest project. Details coming soon!!!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/6424b611eeb51f0ac8df17679597a40c80d04043/original/coverborder.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI0eDIyNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="224" width="224" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835762017-04-01T12:00:00-12:002017-04-01T23:42:48-12:00Genesis<p style="text-align: center;">I'm back at it! I just returned to the studio to start laying out the initial tracks of my new project-- out early Fall 2017. I can't wait to share the details with you soon! It's going to be an exciting new(ish) direction for me...stay tuned!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ef297d1d4be9ccace1881f7f8335957d46e78003/original/sarahstudioshai1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAzeDIwMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="203" width="203" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835752017-03-18T12:00:00-12:002017-03-26T05:16:36-12:00Never Forget<p style="text-align: center;">I just had such a special opportunity to perform at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Detroit, MI, an incredible institution. The highlight for me was singing for the David family, whose matriarch is a survivor from my family's hometown of Salonika. We will never forget.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8f657194d2111ae58325dfa9f7df9fdbe0baca8e/original/holocaustmuseum1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI4eDIyMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="221" width="128" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/90e59586cf55f7ab791e1ee1f3612289697ea6a1/original/holocaustmuseumdavidfamily.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzEyeDIyMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="220" width="312" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835742017-03-12T12:00:00-12:002017-03-15T20:04:31-12:00The Kids are our Future<p style="text-align: center;">What a delight it was to be an Artist-in-Residence for the <a href="http://atlantajmf.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta Jewish Music Festival</a> this month and to be able to work with so many different communities! I had the chance to participate in an International Night at famed Eddie's Attic, celebrate Shabbat and Purim with beautiful Congregation Or Hadash, and share family Purim fun at the Marcus JCC. But surely one of the highlights was working with kids at the Epstein School and with Be'chol Lashon! It is always such a joy for me to bring Ladino music and culture to school kids, and to see them dancing with glee when they learn how exciting this part of Jewish culture is!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ecfdc959bd6229813007960db45c93d016f7abb2/original/epstein1.jpeg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjczeDE4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="182" width="273" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/1bed23f14bacca79310849bfd70f1c2633544a6c/original/epstein8.jpeg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjczeDE4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="182" width="273" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835732017-02-20T12:00:00-12:002017-02-26T22:51:39-12:00Inspiration Infusion<p style="text-align: center;">What a humbling and inspiring experience it was to be with over 300 song-leaders from across North America sharing music and prayer over President's Weekend in St. Louis, MO. I had the pleasure of attending <a href="http://songleaderbootcamp.com/" target="_blank">Songleader Bootcamp, </a>which was an unforgettable few days of singing with friends and colleagues, and a true reminder of how song can bring us all together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/353a371c2193c9f6e4739449e0baae2b7c241f7c/original/slbc-17.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI2eDE1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="150" width="226" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835722017-01-25T12:00:00-12:002017-02-26T22:44:39-12:00New year, new project...<p style="text-align: center;">I'm back in the studio so revved up about my new recording project! It's going to be a slightly new direction for me (again!), and I can't wait to share more about it with you soon...stay tuned...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/89470fb48a43dd54983f720f8dbf3e226ee49dfc/original/songwriting.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjE5eDE2MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="163" width="219" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835712017-01-09T12:00:00-12:002017-01-09T21:32:56-12:00Diversity Helps Repair the World<p style="text-align: center;">As an artist, I know I have a responsibility to use my platform for positive action in the world. I'm very proud to lend my Sephardic voice in this terrific <a href="http://www.bechollashon.org/resources/race_project/Repair_MLK_2016.php">free resource guide </a>on how to discuss race and diversity in the Jewish community. Thanks to <a href="http://bechollashon.org/" target="_blank">Be'chol Lashon</a> and <a href="http://werepair.org/" target="_blank">Repair the World</a> for putting this out in the world...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bechollashon.org/resources/race_project/Repair_MLK_2016.php" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/4483d635c11d7cd96f7b29cab38795513d3c92e8/original/bechollashonraceguide.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDE1NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="156" width="400" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835702016-12-28T12:00:00-12:002017-01-09T21:22:13-12:00Ladino Rocks Limmud UK<p style="text-align: center;">An amazing week I just had performing and sharing Ladino music and culture with Limmud UK in Birmingham!! From lighting communal hanukah candles and singing Sephardic songs of redemption with Sudanese refugee Mutasim Ali, to teaching hundreds of kids and families new Ladino songs, giving Ladino music workshops to such eager listeners, meeting with representatives of Reconectar and learning about efforts to reach out to thousands of lost Sephardic Jews from hundreds years past to present, singing at the gala with the fab Limmud UK House Band and amazing violinist Lior Kaminetsky, and sharing music with Shir and so many other terrific musicians from across the globe. Thank you to all my Limmud friends old and new for sharing in such an inspiring experience with me!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a6ddcb0ea2c38551f23443ec8241cfa12b4a9c6d/original/sarahlimmudkidshanukkah.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM3eDE3NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="177" width="237" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/1c3df56b772dc33af0535fa37ec6ee5361f1478b/original/sarahlimmudlighting.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTU1eDIwNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="207" width="155" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/975c2087f4681b6fbb322e7e09b326b7565dea9d/original/sarahlimmudgala.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM1eDE3NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="176" width="235" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835692016-11-09T12:00:00-12:002016-11-17T01:29:04-12:00Ladino's Children<p style="text-align: center;">There's really nothing like being mobbed by the most eager, energetic kids after a rockin' Ladino kids concert! Thank you for such amazing hospitality, Milwaukee! Truly lifted my soul...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8d8686ff0a215cfeca1d35cca6e60031302c3ed7/original/milwaukeechildren.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjY0eDE5NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="197" width="264" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835682016-10-14T12:00:00-12:002016-10-25T20:01:32-12:00GRAMMY Ballot!!<p style="text-align: center;">Wow. Is this the first time that a Ladino record has ever been on the GRAMMY ballot for Best Children's album? I think so!! What an incredible joy it's been to see <em>Ora de Despertar</em>, my labor of love, make it all the way to the GRAMMY ballot. Wow wow wow.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/0297e7896acda351983a5d93947a00726e6a84e9/original/grammy.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjIyeDI1OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="258" width="222" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835672016-09-14T12:00:00-12:002016-09-26T20:51:40-12:00Parents' Choice Award Winner!<p style="text-align: center;">What an honor it is to be recognized by the renowned <a href="http://www.parents-choice.org" target="_blank">Parents' Choice Foundation</a>, and to win one of their coveted awards! My recent children's album, Ora de Despertar, is now a Parents’ Choice <a href="http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34479&StepNum=1&award=aw" target="_blank">Recommended Award Winner</a>!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34479&StepNum=1&award=aw" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3ca909038fe0fc32863b22c6c2046887457fed6f/original/newpclogo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ1eDgxIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="81" width="245" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hilltownfamilies.wordpress.com/2016/08/07/hfvs-268/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/e52bddfc25d071b57364ae77afdb0670bb2769b4/original/hfvs-logo.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDc3eDExNyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="117" width="477" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">What fun I had Guest DJing this program on kids music in languages across the globe! I spun music in Yup'ik, Swahili, of course Ladino, and much more. If you thought listening to kids music in Ladino was cool, want to hear a children's song in Quechua? In Amharic? Come <a href="https://hilltownfamilies.wordpress.com/2016/08/07/hfvs-268/" target="_blank">listen</a>!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835652016-07-10T12:00:00-12:002016-07-21T06:37:34-12:00A Ladino Laugh Break<p style="text-align: center;">The world seems to be going crazy sometimes. Join me in taking a 10-second time-out giggle (care of my daughter)!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Sometimes we just need to stop and laugh.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/159095893" width="640" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/159095893">10 La Riza</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/saraharoeste">Sarah Aroeste</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835642016-06-05T12:00:00-12:002016-06-08T00:57:16-12:00Ladino Diplomacy<p style="text-align: center;">I had the pleasure of dining with the Ambassador of Spain to the United States, Gil-Casares, in his home this evening (that's me 3rd from the left)! We discussed relations with the Jewish community and the recent law allowing Sephardic Jews to acquire Spanish citizenship. A lovely dinner and conversation!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/15688fe2b5a3df4a9252d4e010182e9c5d3a844d/original/spanishambassador.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzMzeDE4NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="187" width="333" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835632016-05-21T12:00:00-12:002016-06-07T20:35:06-12:00Greek Jews Unite!<p style="text-align: center;">What a day! Only in a city like New York can you have an entire block festival celebrating Greek Jewish culture. Over 6000 people came through! I was proud to have my own booth to sign CD's and give quick Ladino lessons to anyone who stopped by...opa!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/825323b19f3b9b8d105c35ccb097e474558dbef5/original/greekjewishfestival.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzUxeDI2MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="262" width="351" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835622016-04-24T12:00:00-12:002016-05-09T00:49:38-12:00I'm famous!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">What a treat to get this note from a young fan - notice the line of the famous person she knows! Truly makes my work all worth it...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d9897ce6234aac9b32e2fdd4722b0b0397de54d6/original/vivsigel.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU3eDM0MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="341" width="257" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835612016-04-01T12:00:00-12:002016-04-18T18:47:24-12:00Kindiecomm!<p style="text-align: center;">I had such a blast attending the Kindiecomm conference in Philly this weekend. Kids independent music rocks! I met such great musicians and people, including one of my heroes, Bob Dorough of School House Rock! #celebcrush</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3b2c14fa1579addb7eea92f59322e1ae7f94033e/original/bob-dorough.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTg5eDE4OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="189" width="189" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835602016-03-25T12:00:00-12:002017-04-07T23:39:32-12:00My Biggest Fans<p style="text-align: center;">Well the new children's CD is released!! I'm so grateful to all my fans and supporters who have shown such excitement about this project. Of course my biggest fans are the ones who inspired the album. Mom's #1 fans showing off their pride at the CD release!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/6e52ef96576070a131d0b3cdfbfc60f6b7c7ddd4/original/iritfan.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAzeDI1MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="252" width="203" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3f9ffa92271bd6a433be54f189e03ca9f95fa6aa/original/daliafan.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTg4eDI1MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="251" width="188" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835592016-03-13T12:00:00-12:002016-03-17T21:26:24-12:00Ladino & Klezmer - a match made in Germany!<p style="text-align: center;">What an amazing time we just had performing for the finale of the <a href="http://www.klezmer-festival.de/" target="_blank">Internationales Klezmer Festival of Fürth</a>! We felt so honored to bring our Ladino music and stories to this wonderful international festival in Germany.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5947ee0708c70208023f8510d5ad183820aeaffe/original/furthmontage.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDM2eDQzNiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="436" width="436" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And for those of you who read German, click below to read a great write-up of our performance!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nordbayern.de/region/fuerth/klezmer-festival-ging-mit-ladino-songs-zu-ende-1.5058895" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9f8dc2336df4843c84702e0db6b962eae707f2f3/original/furthpress.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDE5OCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="198" width="300" /> </a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835582016-02-17T12:00:00-12:002016-03-05T22:19:51-12:00Family treasure<p style="text-align: center;">First #selfie for my 98 year old cousin - my last remaining Ladino-speaking relative. Always such a gift to visit with her. #ladinorocks #sephardic #family</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/6edd046aa53ee95009edd49b18e2d2d36759e16c/original/rachelle.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEyeDI4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="282" width="212" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835572016-01-06T12:00:00-12:002016-03-05T22:16:55-12:00My newest baby!<p style="text-align: center;">Nothing like seeing your hard work come to fruition. My new #album is here!! Official release isn't 'til March, but pre-order info will be available soon. #ladinorocks #childrensalbum #2016 #timetowakeup</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/1aab29528f182a51fad0cb8463aa2a37476828b1/original/cdarrival.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEweDE1NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="157" width="210" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835562015-12-06T12:00:00-12:002015-12-06T20:17:56-12:00Newest Single!<p style="text-align: center;">We're thrilled to be releasing our newest single today, <a href="https://youtu.be/naLueUjN2CU">Las Komidas</a>, off our forthcoming all-original Ladino children's album (out early 2016). It can be found via our <a href="http://www.saraharoeste.com/store">webstore</a>., <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/las-komidas-single/id1059413740" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/saraharoeste5" target="_blank">CD Baby </a>and most other online music sites.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Click below to watch the video. ENJOY!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/naLueUjN2CU" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/64ca12071a2d42d9a165a9456653dd47f6547958/original/laskomidassample1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIwOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="209" width="300" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835552015-11-16T12:00:00-12:002015-11-30T20:23:42-12:00New Band Member!<p style="text-align: center;">I'm thrilled to announce the newest member of my band. She already knows how to make her audience melt.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c00cf68cbb0dec009d97b833df3e9066afff2634/original/sarahdalia-87.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjYzeDE3NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="175" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="263" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835542015-10-21T12:00:00-12:002015-10-25T23:12:52-12:00Birthing an Album- FREE giveaway!<p style="text-align: center;">As all musicians know, putting out a new album is like having a baby. In honor of both those things happening in my life right now I’m having a giveaway contest! Know anyone who loves Ladino, and is expecting? Follow us on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraharoeste">Instagram page</a>, and write in the comments of this post why you think Ladino rocks. One lucky chika will win this signature Ladino Rocks maternity tee. Winner announced Nov 1st!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/486de2eda6f088ef8a3c6109b08722f3c99cd64c/original/ladinorocksmaternityt.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAxeDM0MyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="343" width="301" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835532015-09-17T12:00:00-12:002015-09-24T23:19:31-12:00In the studio<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Yes that's my 8-month pregnant belly recording my new album! We're almost done! Can't wait to share more info soon...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a76880a7f520fb4e489cac3b821212a0812716fd/original/recordingpregnant.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQyeDMwMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="301" width="242" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835522015-08-24T12:00:00-12:002015-08-25T01:05:31-12:00Why Ladino Matters<p style="text-align: center;">It was such an honor presenting an <a href="http://elitalks.org/sephardic-culture-jewish-culture-why-ladino-matters" target="_blank">ELI Talk</a> (think TED talk with a Jewish slant) on "Sephardic Culture is Jewish Culture: Why Ladino Matters." Filmed in June at the PBS studio in Chicago, you can see the full talk below!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNNOaQJiuyU" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8a489a033f2c4863fe38a10450972073e4210671/original/eli-youtube.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc5eDE1MiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="152" width="279" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835512015-07-22T12:00:00-12:002015-07-24T17:27:57-12:00Back to Summer Camp!<p style="text-align: center;">I had a great week being the Artist-in-Residence at Camp Eisner in the Berkshires! I loved teaching and working with the awesome campers!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/26205b170f73dbfb276edbaade14c06822dacd3e/original/eisnerkids1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM4eDM1NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="356" width="238" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835502015-06-11T12:00:00-12:002015-06-21T21:52:21-12:00Spanish Love!<p style="text-align: center;">We were honored to perform for the International Sephardic Music Festival in Cordoba, Spain this June! I traveled with two other musicians from the US and we worked with 5 musicians from Granada. An amazing week! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/866bebeeb55cd8a4acea101e8cbe156b935bff39/original/cartel-fims-2015-english.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjcyeDczNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="734" width="272" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a164bdf48c0ab567e75c7fce12f80cfa6d7e9d72/original/cordoba2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzEyeDIwOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="208" width="312" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/91ceb2ebdecaae82b953ad42f7f4fef16a94889b/original/cordoba1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzEyeDIwNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="207" width="312" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835492015-05-11T12:00:00-12:002015-05-12T06:30:03-12:00Photo Shoot Fun<p style="text-align: center;">Having fun on the set of the photo shoot for my newest project! Stay tuned for more info coming soon! #LadinoRocks</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/86bd2e3af5c4c88c3aa7ba525c082eac9b8c594f/original/kidsalbumphotoshoot.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQweDI0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="240" width="240" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835482015-04-29T12:00:00-12:002015-05-12T06:34:45-12:00Adding Another Member to the Band!<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I was laying low this month, but now I can tell you why! I'm looking forward to adding a new member to the band this coming fall! One day I hope she'll join her sister and they'll perform with me on stage...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/4cd73d39dd0078df7f9e7f0a31e269a49274b0b7/original/babyladinorocks.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU1eDI1NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="255" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="255" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835472015-03-02T12:00:00-12:002015-03-09T21:13:32-12:00Inception<p style="text-align: center;">A new project has to start somewhere. #livingroomsession #newalbumcomingsoon </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/532cd1ffc91d6a48e1e4f4d68a468f5269a5cce1/original/10313035-847474541990891-9023394270869743240-n.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjcweDI3MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="270" width="270" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835462015-01-31T12:00:00-12:002015-03-09T21:00:59-12:00Musical Inspiration in the Heart of Winter<p style="text-align: center;">Making music sure is fun, but making a snowman with my daughter in the dead of winter is the best inspiration of all.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/93a59aac790baab7ea559fb8bc1952d291836eac/original/10940503-10152754831392950-197514740475548264-n.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzMyeDMzMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="332" width="332" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835452015-01-04T12:00:00-12:002015-01-14T22:36:06-12:00New Year, New Uke!<p style="text-align: center;">A new year, a new uke! Lots of new music coming your way in 2015...anyada buena!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/94f39b7943c7bee8c3117f189b2132388c43809d/original/sarahuke.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYweDE2MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="160" width="160" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835442014-12-08T12:00:00-12:002014-12-13T07:59:18-12:00Some Big Texan Love<p style="text-align: center;">A big thank you to Congregation B'nai Zion and the Anusim Center in El Paso, TX for such a warm welcome. They even put me on the side of a building (a first for me)! We loved performing in the Lonestar state last night and we felt the El Paso love!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d99e26c3724297ccdeb346a00f14ba67f944cf4f/original/elpasowall.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc0eDMwNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="307" width="174" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835432014-11-11T12:00:00-12:002014-12-07T03:59:40-12:00Inquiring Minds<p style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite parts of my job is working with the next generation. Here's a shout out to the great kids at Scarsdale High in Scarsdale, NY. I loved hanging with the Spanish students this week and spending a day teaching them Ladino!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/b66977ccb91c3be16f9ee93e4d6cd08261fa2b58/original/scarsdale.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEyeDIxMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="212" width="212" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835422014-10-20T12:00:00-12:002014-10-20T23:51:58-12:00Dreams of Home<p style="text-align: center;">I wrote a blog piece for MyJewishLearning.com and Bechol Lashon on my family's home in Macedonia and what "home" means to me today. I hope you enjoy! I invite you to click the picture below to read:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2014/10/21/our-dreams-of-home/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c1f5951ea653b7affe335b9658c710942de5654f/original/bitolahouse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQyeDE4MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="181" width="242" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2014/10/21/our-dreams-of-home/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/f048103f82a6164e016ec7c5c04af6d940b9c7a9/original/mjl-logo-large.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjczeDQ0Il0%3D.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="44" width="273" /></a> <a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2014/10/21/our-dreams-of-home/"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/f10c2fd4506cb49b0910ccac500cf9933a1bfb82/original/bechollashon.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU5eDM5Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="39" width="259" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835412014-09-16T12:00:00-12:002014-09-29T00:38:47-12:00Winners of the Sephardic Music Prize!<p style="text-align: center;">We just wrapped up an amazing tour in Amsterdam performing for the <a href="http://www.ijmf.org" target="_blank">I</a><a href="http://www.ijmf.org">nternational Jewish Music Festival.</a> A gathering of groups from across the globe, the IJMF was a 3-day juried festival.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We were honored to have made it all the way finals (one of 6 acts), and we are even happier to report that we walked away with the Sephardic Music Prize! We were thrilled to be recognized for our work, and we look forward to planning a tour in Spain (starting in Cordoba) next June as part of our prize!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/e9ab0e13c62794a8c977bd17c1e0ed3e92f6c031/original/1stroundgroupperforming.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIyNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/e2a8a896e41207181d471f29a20f84b021d726bd/original/muziekgebouwinside.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="300" width="300" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/07aff0d5e97c07fc49acac849c8464e272d3de65/original/sarahijmf.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDQ1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/90033825cd713f9abf4fe85591f98de60ad8614f/original/prizewin.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835402014-08-19T12:00:00-12:002014-09-04T19:22:09-12:00Feeling Creative<p style="text-align: center;">Opening up a new session for a brand new project! Can't wait to share! Stay tuned...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ea9404e122b8a1964db962bca7724c8f92f0fb4a/original/newstudiosession.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE2eDIzNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="237" width="316" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835392014-07-14T12:00:00-12:002014-07-20T19:21:54-12:00Go USA!<p style="text-align: center;">We are thrilled to announce that we've been selected to represent the USA in the <a href="http://www.ijmf.org">International Jewish Music Festival</a> taking place in Amsterdam this September. We will be one of 24 Jewish music groups from around the globe - wish us luck! Follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">FB</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">Twitter</a> if you want to track our progress!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/28b6bf58b7ec1b7e36800590c5477495bf793f89/original/titlegeneral.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU0eDI1NyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="257" width="254" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5dfdd705d99a0890171ab8a1c2f30a98b613aa81/original/24tableau.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzg4eDI1NCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="254" width="388" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835382014-06-09T12:00:00-12:002014-06-11T01:39:06-12:00Chika Morena Video Shoot!<p style="text-align: center;">Day 1 of my newest video shoot, for my song Chika Morena. Thanks <a href="http://www.bancsmedia.com" target="_blank">Bancs Media</a> for making my younger self look so great! Video coming soon...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8a204c4e353d844015e39560094393df46ce8db6/original/chikavidpic1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzY4eDI3NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="276" width="368" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3c72a6f1e97af602d62952c28a7ce509a9231759/original/chikavidpic2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzY4eDM2OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="368" width="368" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835372014-05-31T12:00:00-12:002014-06-11T01:31:39-12:00Meeting of the Minds<p style="text-align: center;">I had the wonderful opportunity this weekend to introduce my daughter to her last remaining Ladino-speaking relative. It was an incredible meeting of the minds. There really is no better legacy to keep a tradition alive than to pass it along to the little ones...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/9200fb514872a357ca8d21eced27e778a4571efc/original/rachelirit.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA1eDQwNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="407" width="305" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835362014-05-20T12:00:00-12:002014-06-11T01:27:37-12:00A Mother's Song<p style="text-align: center;">Now that I'm a new mother, I've been thinking a lot about how I want to transmit my beautiful Ladino tradition to my daughter. I just wrote a s<span class="userContent">hort piece about this that I'm very proud of for MyJewishLearning.com and Bechol Lashon. I invite you to read and listen <a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2014/05/20/the-gift-of-generations-a-mothers-song/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2014/05/20/the-gift-of-generations-a-mothers-song/" target="_blank"><span class="userContent"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d90e572bab6ab0c88ddb81b7c007aa3243a822fe/original/sarahiritwindowbw.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDc5eDMxNSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="315" width="479" /></span></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835352014-05-13T12:00:00-12:002014-06-11T01:20:48-12:00Ladino in Yiddish?<p style="text-align: center;">Any Yiddish speakers out there? This Ladino gal made it into <a href="http://yiddish.forward.com/articles/178508/a-concert-of-greek-and-syrian-jewish-music/" target="_blank">The Forverts</a>! <strong>Click below</strong> to read a review - in Yiddish!- of my recent show as part of the<a href="http://elalliance.org/" target="_blank"> Endangered Language Alliance </a><em>Unheard Of</em> music series: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://yiddish.forward.com/articles/178508/a-concert-of-greek-and-syrian-jewish-music/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/aed55160f6497f9cb6413fdf96a157ee6affc04e/original/yiddishforward.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDIweDE1NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="155" width="420" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835332014-04-12T12:00:00-12:002014-04-15T01:44:35-12:00Pesach Alegre - Mixtape!<p style="text-align: center;">Wishing everyone a Pesach Alegre, or a happy Passover! To help you prepare for the holiday, enjoy this mixtape of songs inspired by the seder, curated by some of your favorite Jewish musicians. I was honored to participate in the project from <a href="http://www.whobyaudio.com" target="_blank">WhobyAudio</a>. Just click the image below to take a listen!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whobyaudio.com/passover-seder-playlist/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/75a885895c43b9abe0f5ddbe42127425146967d2/original/passovermixtape1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDIweDE5OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="198" width="420" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835342014-04-10T12:00:00-12:002014-04-30T00:11:21-12:00Ladino in the Bluegrass!<p>We had a great time in bluegrass country performing at the University of Kentucky this month! We loved Lexington and all the Kentucky hospitality. I even got to sit and chat with the UK President about our shared Greek Jewish roots. Who knew?!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c22678252893d0a86b1609ed65495844070967a1/original/kentucky1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM0eDE3NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="176" width="234" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d2ec59cf57fdd928a80e8aea7f862cdc853d4abf/original/kentuckyprez.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE1eDE3NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="176" width="315" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835322014-03-05T12:00:00-12:002014-03-10T23:16:26-12:00LA loves Ladino!<p style="text-align: center;">We had such a fun time helping to bring the inaugural <a href="http://www.sephardicfest.com">Sephardic Music Festival</a> to LA! After 9 years in NYC, we helped to kick it off in California, along with Yemen Blues and Asaf Avidan. From me and the band, thanks to everyone who came out to our sold-out show!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/63df604a5cf3b78f107d3b3fe4a850e5576a9d49/original/smfsoldout.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc2eDExNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="117" width="176" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/99a62813fbb7020833bff57f039ad7a2f20a9f0e/original/smflasolo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc2eDExNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="117" width="176" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ffed10927c402a2be4eecfe5b9a3febe865c32bc/original/smflabackstage.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTU1eDExNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="116" width="155" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/63e659124ce9bcb04bfd34b35749693127014cd6/original/smflaposter.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjcxeDQxNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="417" width="271" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835312014-02-08T12:00:00-12:002014-02-27T17:04:29-12:00Back to work!<p style="text-align: center;">After taking a few months off to spend time with my baby, I'm now back at work rockin' it up Ladino-style. A great way to be welcomed in NYC for my first show back!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/656945441dc2d42a42d2b9758ab3a4ff93a603b4/original/feb9globalsunday.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU2eDQyOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="429" width="256" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3cba6b8556ea0478de948365ec28f06c8d5a9c00/original/jccfeb9shot.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU1eDM0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="340" width="255" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835302013-12-31T12:00:00-12:002014-02-27T17:00:34-12:002014 Buena!<p style="text-align: center;">Here's wishing everyone an "anyada buena," a very happy new year! May it be filled with lots of new inspiration! Here are some of mine in the new year: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">My songwriting muse:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/f1c3cf76ed20136cf9e3f98864679f02b69934dc/original/iritpianomuse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjk1eDI5NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="295" width="295" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">View from my new studio:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2a222816d71a871a42cf845a9cc2bd2984abff05/original/berksstudioview.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjk3eDI5NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="297" width="297" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835292013-12-04T12:00:00-12:002014-02-27T16:52:10-12:00Int'l Day of Ladino!<p style="text-align: center;">Today marks the Inaugural International Day of Ladino! Yes, there really is a day for it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/0e6dd5c1b0e678071048d4dd68431b1db28266ba/original/intldayladino.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTY5eDE2OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="169" width="169" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To celebrate the day, I released a brand-new video today! "Las Estreyas"--in the stars will be our destiny...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh0NkbnwnZM&feature=share&list=UUtdDvlh1t2ucuBFNSu_AETg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/01ced4d1f2046a097a91da7f34991857fef7dfbb/original/lasestreyaseyesopened.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg2eDEzNyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="137" width="286" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835282013-11-19T12:00:00-12:002013-11-20T01:52:48-12:00Ladino Pregnant Pop<p style="text-align: center;">I recently was asked to write a post for a great new joint blog, "Jewish &", for <a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com">MyJewishLearning </a>and <a href="http://www.bechollashon.org" target="_blank">Be'chol Lashon</a> (In Every Tongue). The result is <a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2013/11/15/ladino-pregnant-pop/" target="_blank">here</a>! My take on how the words "Ladino," "Pregnant" and "Pop" all fit naturally together. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2013/11/15/ladino-pregnant-pop/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5ea609c7937e0c3a9885afc25f47b7e99f814f05/original/cropped-jewish-header-yellow2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDQ5eDY4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="68" width="449" /></a><a href="http://www.myjewishlearning.com/blog/jewish-and/2013/11/15/ladino-pregnant-pop/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/f048103f82a6164e016ec7c5c04af6d940b9c7a9/original/mjl-logo-large.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDQ4eDc4Il0%3D.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="78" width="448" /> </a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835272013-10-19T12:00:00-12:002013-10-19T23:57:27-12:00The newest Ladino rockstar!<p style="text-align: center;">It is with great joy that I'm announcing the newest addition to my band! A beautiful baby girl born earlier this month-- the apple of her mother's eye. She's already learning to rock out Ladino style!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8072b607dc73dd6bb11690cb8a3e6397c3118769/original/photo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE2eDQyMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="421" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="316" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835262013-09-15T12:00:00-12:002013-09-29T02:44:10-12:00Happy Fall/New Year!<p style="text-align: center;">I've been taking some time to soak in the Fall holiday season and get ready for a new chapter in my life.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Am feeling grateful and blessed and want to wish all who observe a Happy New Year full of possibilities...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Happy Fall to everyone else!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a19fa655d9c90afa7056651b79c5d422968fbca3/original/screen-shot-2013-09-24-at-10-10-15-pm.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjczeDQxNCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="414" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="273" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835252013-08-19T12:00:00-12:002013-08-20T19:03:58-12:00Belly-Bump Bash!<p style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who came out to check out my August 19th bash in NYC at Drom!! What a pre-baby send-off it was! I could feel the love and energy from the packed house. Can't wait to get back to performing for you all in 2014!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2ce5f35faf25a19678170b9bcdfdda07dfe87ba8/original/drompic2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzYweDM2MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="360" width="360" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/441caa0d317e2d5a90f490bca425c5d71a28db80/original/drom3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzU4eDI4NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="285" width="358" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835242013-07-10T12:00:00-12:002013-07-16T21:46:58-12:00Fun in the Sun!<p style="text-align: center;">I just returned from a trip to LA to shoot some new music videos! What an experience. I had a great team working with me, and I can't wait to share the videos when they're ready. In the meantime, here's a sneak peak of what I was up to! This is what a Ladino rockstar looks like at 6 months pregnant...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/00e3779e4ae3303e83b42eeb229dbbd6e2cd64b2/original/imag0185.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDQwMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="401" width="300" /> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/855cb430a4822e77b678ea852504c5ba735c6e70/original/imag0190.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDE2OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="169" width="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/765c6734e5b9cc0068a5670e101275e43ef059e3/original/imag0227.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIyNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2899c6c73ce2d4d4833a68909d82d6cac2117c08/original/imag0259.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDE2OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="169" width="300" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/718b95ab5c17754ec3d39cd2bb105fe9b180f1b6/original/imag0260.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDE2OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="169" width="300" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835232013-05-11T12:00:00-12:002013-05-19T17:55:56-12:00A new band member!<p style="text-align: center;">I'm extremely excited to announce that there will be a new "ijiko" or "ijika" joining the band in a few months!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Gotta start them early...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/4cd73d39dd0078df7f9e7f0a31e269a49274b0b7/original/babyladinorocks.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjEyeDYxMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="612" width="612" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835222013-03-19T12:00:00-12:002013-03-20T03:20:04-12:00Tumblr: Inside Gracia<p>Since my latest album release last year, I've been asked many times about the meaning behind some of the songs (beyond just the translations). Well now i've got answers for anyone who's looking to learn more about my inspirations for the lyrics and arrangements!</p>
<p>I wrote a <a href="http://saraharoeste.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> to give the inside scoop on <em>Gracia</em>. Read, share, and enjoy!</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://saraharoeste.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/3ee122b0f6efe4c20308be804d1a2385eb42b8ae/original/screen-shot-2013-03-20-at-6-17-35-pm.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDE5eDE1NiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="156" width="419" /></a></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835212013-01-31T12:00:00-12:002013-03-20T03:01:43-12:00Pick us up in Europe!<p>We're very excited to announce that we've been picked up by a European distributor, one of the best in World Music, <a href="http://www.xangomusic.com/" target="_blank">Xango Music</a>. Our CD's are now available throughout Europe, and in stores in the Benelux region.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/59f6a8877c3818be5dc7db0c52c3ac29a4891fbb/original/xango-logo-2012.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgxeDE4MiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="182" width="181" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835202013-01-20T12:00:00-12:002013-01-23T01:12:50-12:00Sephardic Seattle<p>I just got back from an amazing trip to Seattle, Washington, where the community gave me such a warm welcome. Not only did I get to share my music and family stories to a packed house, but I also got to guest teach a class at the University of Washington!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/39ecef595cab19403d392642a5b985781b6f6a5c/original/seattle1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTY3eDIyMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="222" width="167" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8e16a2b4e125c9813b8384ae3972e466c6d139cb/original/seattle4.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDE1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="150" width="200" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And I love <a href="http://jewdub.org/blog/ladino-rocks/">this article</a>** below that was written about my appearance: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jewdub.org/blog/ladino-rocks/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/2d62bd8e0d5dea254a32a6200256718de209ec45/original/screen-shot-2013-01-23-at-3-29-55-pm.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE5eDIxOCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="218" width="319" /></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Click <a href="http://jewdub.org/blog/ladino-rocks/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read the full review</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks Seattle for being such a great audience!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">**This piece was originally published on <a href="http://www.stroumjewishstudies.org" target="_blank">stroumjewishstudies.org</a>, the web site of the University of Washington's Stroum Jewish Studies Program, and is reposted here with permission</span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835192012-12-30T12:00:00-12:002013-01-05T18:45:00-12:00Anyada Buena!<p style="text-align: center;">Keeping it short and sweet: a big hearty "<strong>Anyada Buena</strong>" (a Ladino happy new year) to all my friends and fans!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">May 2013 rock for everyone.</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835182012-12-16T12:00:00-12:002012-12-17T08:06:40-12:00Top 5 Honors<p style="text-align: center;">We're so flattered that <a href="http://blogs.forward.com/the-arty-semite/167508/forward-fives--in-music/" target="_blank">The Forward</a> named our most recent album, <em>Gracia</em>, in the Top 5 albums of 2012! What an honor. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Read <a href="http://blogs.forward.com/the-arty-semite/167508/forward-fives--in-music/" target="_blank">here </a>to see! </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835172012-11-30T12:00:00-12:002013-01-05T18:41:48-12:00Sizzling Sephardic Sampler<p style="text-align: center;">Very excited to have two selections featured on this new great Sephardic Music Sampler (Tracks 8 and 14), alongside some of my favorite artists. I won't be around to participate in the festival this year in NY, so I'm proud to be represented here! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Want to own a copy? You can order/download it here: <a href="http://sephardicmusicfestival.com/store" target="_blank">sephardicmusicfestival.com/store</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/d4201000ad6c8a57ffd356b17bb67aeb07746ca5/original/sephardicsample2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDU4eDQwMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="402" width="458" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And thanks to the <a href="http://thejewniverse.com/2012/sephardic-music-festival-vol-2/" target="_blank">Jewniverse</a> blog for singling out our <em>La Comida La Manana</em> track as their favorite track on the whole CD!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835162012-11-20T12:00:00-12:002012-12-05T18:11:09-12:00Win a free signed CD for the holidays!<p style="text-align: center;">For the next 2 weeks-- until Dec 5th-- we're giving away a free signed copy of our newest CD, <em>Gracia</em>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Just in time for the holidays.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To enter, simply follow us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SarahAroeste" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and tweet the following message:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Follow @saraharoeste and RT this for a chance to win a Free Ladino CD for the Holidays! http://tweetsw.in/1923/ #FreeSwag #LadinoRocks<br></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tweet this <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SarahAroeste" target="_blank">@SarahAroeste</a> and you'll be automatically entered to win!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/SarahAroeste" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ff7466f9a6348ea2c94b1d9162b2418f7d65f319/original/twitter.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjR4NjQiXQ%3D%3D.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="64" width="64" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>UPDATE</strong> (12/6/12): Guy Wilson is the lucky winner. Congratulations! </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835152012-11-15T12:00:00-12:002014-12-13T07:50:56-12:00Music Monsters!<p style="text-align: center;">We're in a video game!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">One of our songs, <em>Scalerica de Oro</em>, is featured in the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/music-monsters/id537416059" target="_blank">Music Monsters video game</a>, available now - FOR FREE-- through the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/music-monsters/id537416059" target="_blank">iTunes Store</a>. As far as we know, it's the first video game to feature Ladino music! Check it out and try your hand at it now:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.musicmonstersgame/SarahAroeste" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/5f96eabed81c14c9e18860fadae95f414c0c0eb1/original/musicmonsters.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQ4eDE5OCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="198" width="348" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 5.1 or later. </p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835142012-10-18T12:00:00-12:002012-10-18T18:04:41-12:00Love us some Top-10 lists!<p>We're flattered that <a href="http://www.soundroots.org/2012/10/top-10-global-cds-october-2012.html" target="_blank">SoundRoots</a> just named <em>Gracia</em> one of the Top 10 global music CD's this fall! We join the ranks of some of our favorites, Rita and Fanga-- check it out:</p>
<p><strong>SoundRoots / Spin The Globe <br>Top 10 World Music Albums – October 2012</strong></p>
<p>1. World Kora Trio: Korazon<br>2. Gordon Grdina's Haram: Her Eyes Illuminate<br>3. Yannick Noah: Hommage<br>4. Fanga & Maalem Abdallah Guinea: Fangnawa Experience<br>5. Samuel Yirga: Guzo<br>6. Sarah Aroeste: Gracia<br>7. La Caravan Passe: Gypsy for One Day<br>8. Geomungo Factory: Metamorphosis<br>9. Very Be Careful: Remember Me from the Party?<br>10. Rita: My Joys<br><br></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835132012-10-11T12:00:00-12:002012-10-11T23:21:03-12:00We've gone mobile!<p style="text-align: center;">Today we launched our <strong>mobile app</strong>! Can't get enough of our music? Take us along with you!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Just type in www.bandapp.com/saraharoeste in your smart phone's browser, and you'll be able to download the app from there.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">FOR FREE!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We'll post exclusive material there, where you can be updated on the go with new music, gigs, videos and more.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Download and enjoy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/f5c09d5604f5b1fff9f2fdeef48250b53f22ba7b/original/bandapppic.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgzeDM3NiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="376" width="183" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835112012-10-04T12:00:00-12:002013-01-05T18:37:25-12:00Women of Substance Radio<p>I am honored to have two of my songs off my newest album, <em>Gracia</em>, on a 3-month rotation (starting today!) on <strong>Women of Substance Radio</strong>. This is great internet radio station that features female performers, both label and indie. It's a real step forward for Ladino music that we've been included! </p>
<p>You can catch me on the playlists for 'Women Who Rock' (Friday 6pm Eastern) and 'Eclectic' (Saturday 1pm Eastern) either through iTunes Radio (Look for Women of Substance in the Adult Contemporary section), <a href="http://www.live365.com/stations/breenoble" target="_blank">Live365</a>, or via streaming through the <a href="http://www.wosradio.com" target="_blank">Women of Substance website</a>. Your listening in helps support diverse women rocking in music!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wosradio.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/1ae1b1f394e49d152fcb23310bfd198c8fc5c85b/original/wos.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc1eDE0NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="147" width="175" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>UPDATE January 2013</strong>: The response to our music was so great that our songs have been included for another 3-month rotation!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835122012-09-20T12:00:00-12:002012-10-08T19:14:02-12:00Gesher Award - Ladino loves Mexico!<p style="text-align: center;">I had the pleasure last evening to perform for a special ceremony honoring Mexican Ambassador to the US, H.E. Arturo Sarukhan. Ambassador Sarukhan received the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Gesher Award for his remarkable work bridging Latino-Jewish relations, and I was honored to bring Ladino music into the celebration!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/951732edd0ca462dccb4d314bab7c96da9980a4b/original/gesher1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI0eDE0OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="149" width="224" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/cb955aafb35f43cad6c4788f396ace541690e355/original/gesher2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTY2eDE0NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="147" width="166" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835102012-09-03T12:00:00-12:002012-09-04T07:48:04-12:00Ladino is not a pasta!<p>Check out this new video I just posted after roaming the streets of New York City asking strangers questions about Ladino. Their answers are classic. Hope you enjoy watching, and please help spread the vid along!</p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IrZ97S4XSHs?list=UUtdDvlh1t2ucuBFNSu_AETg&hl=en_US" width="560"></iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835092012-08-29T12:00:00-12:002012-08-30T02:05:41-12:00Spice up your weekend party!<p><strong>Need something fun to add to your party playlist this weekend?</strong> Are you a DJ, or know someone who is? We love this remix done by Israeli DJ, Avi Elman, off our new album, <em>Gracia</em>! </p>
<p>As one blog wrote, "if there is any justice in the world, the remix of Scalerica will soon be a global dance floor smash." (<a href="http://www.arteyvidachicago.com/sarah-aroeste-gracia/" target="_blank">Arte Y Vida</a>) </p>
<p>Click below to listen. We think it's a dance party hit, and we hope you do to. Enjoy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/saraharoeste/scalerica-de-oro-dmd-remix-1" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a01f14140c476219adc990203700d90e252f12e2/original/screen-shot-2012-08-29-at-10-16-41-pm.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6ODB4NDAiXQ%3D%3D.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="40" width="80" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>For a limited time, we're offering it as a FREE download as an end-of-summer special! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Just follow the link above, and get your Ladino dance on today!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835082012-08-09T12:00:00-12:002012-08-30T02:06:54-12:00Glamor of the Music Biz<p>As the summer months fly by, I wish I could say that the music biz is all about touring and glamor. But alas, I am taking a few weeks off to get down to business! In today's digital world, an artist has to keep up an online profile in dozens of places. It's all to bring you, our great fans, access to our music on multiple platforms, in multiple territories. </p>
<p>So I'm hard at work right now making sure our new music can find you on the web, and on all your mobile devices. If you're on any of the following sites, feel free to listen to me (many of these offer you the chance to listen on the go!) and share with your networks. Just log on and type my name... </p>
<p><a href="http://www.spotify.com" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jango.com" target="_blank">Jango</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mog.com" target="_blank">Mog</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.last.fm" target="_blank">Last.fm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.bander.fm" target="_blank">Bander</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.rdio.com" target="_blank">Rdio</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.radioreddit.com" target="_blank">Radio Reddit</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/saraharoeste">Sound Cloud</a></p>
<p><strong>Not enough options for you? </strong>You can also find us on Rhapsody, Emusic, Simfy, Google Music, Zune, All Music, Medianet, Nokia, and of course the usual <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gracia/id525355472" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gracia-Sarah-Aroeste/dp/B007EBDTRO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336405940&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> & <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/SarahAroeste">CD Baby</a>...</p>
<p>And we've been making the rounds on some great radio stations recently as well. If you listen to a station you think would enjoy our music, feel free to request us! That still really does work...</p>
<p><strong>Work for a radio station? You can download radio-ready and pod-safe songs here:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.airplaydirect.com/saraharoeste" target="_blank">Airplay Direct</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.musicalley.com" target="_blank">Music Alley</a></p>
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<p><strong>However you listen, enjoy! </strong></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835062012-07-09T12:00:00-12:002012-07-15T03:05:08-12:00Ladino Rock of Gibraltar<p style="text-align: center;">What an amazing experience to perform in the Gibraltar World Music Festival last night! It was an honor to share the stage with the other beautiful Sephardic divas:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/c07d27edd813673fc3ec4a5fb0eeb35b998a2b5f/original/gwmf.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDIzMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="233" width="200" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And not only did we perform <em>at</em> the Rock of Gibraltar, we performed <strong><em>inside</em></strong>! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/688f45b36edbe8d7ac32ad824aa09b48901345a5/original/sarahingibcave1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzEyeDIzNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="234" width="312" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835072012-06-20T12:00:00-12:002012-07-15T03:10:00-12:00Ladino loves NPR<p>So humbled and flattered that NPR featured my new music today, calling my work "Latin music that breaks barriers and pushes boundaries." We love NPR!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-size: small;">Listen <a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/06/20/155432932/latin-music-that-breaks-barriers-and-pushes-boundaries" target="_blank">here</a> for more.</span></span></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835052012-05-30T12:00:00-12:002012-07-15T02:52:49-12:00CD Release Show in NYC<p style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who came out to make our CD release show a sold-out night at Joe's Pub tonight! What a night!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/664645fe37b05cf5d33e7da3fc2fe023b4c53f0c/original/laurenslushjoes1.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQ0eDIyMCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="220" width="344" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/8aa7cb56a50c4fcb4c575b47b7ad5386ac199dc3/original/sarahshaijoespub.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQyeDIyNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="226" width="342" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835042012-05-15T12:00:00-12:002012-05-16T02:05:13-12:00Giving Dona Gracia her Due<p style="text-align: center;">Check out this piece I wrote for The Forward newspaper today on their Sisterhood Blog!</p>
<h1 id="headline" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogs.forward.com/sisterhood-blog/156380/">Reviving Dona Gracia </a></h1>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835032012-05-06T12:00:00-12:002012-07-15T03:04:26-12:00Gearing up for the CD release<p>Getting excited for the new CD release...the two-week countdown starts now! We're busy behind the scenes putting together tours and final touches on our CD release show in NYC May 31st. Hope to see you there! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/57743a8500aab30a057dc1b0b2b4677b6ca61bd8/original/smfjoespub.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDE4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="182" width="400" /></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835022012-03-26T12:00:00-12:002012-04-02T21:01:36-12:00Shooting Video<p>Greetings from Tel Aviv! I've had a wonderful 10 days here working with amazing musicians and crew to bring <em><strong>Gracia</strong></em> to life on video! We shot a concert video in the heart of Tel Aviv yesterday, with 16 musicians participating! Here are a few pictures from our sound check:</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/10a2edac0091badca9615351cfc7dec372784809/original/img-3434.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA3eDIzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="230" width="307" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/75d6d62ad2d4af54342b6d96800b1809fd2cf276/original/soundcheck3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA4eDIzMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="231" width="308" /></p>
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<p>I can't wait to share the actual video clips with you when they're ready!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835002012-03-08T12:00:00-12:002012-04-02T20:45:38-12:00The CD's are here!<p><strong>T</strong><strong>he CD has arrived</strong>! The proof is below:</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/49b1aced2b367001a14ef9f18a060160ed137321/original/img-0224.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU5eDE5MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="193" width="259" /></p>
<p>However, it will take some time still to get the product into your hands. Now begins the post-production!</p>
<p>Post-production entails a lot of logistical and legal mumbo-jumbo: copyrighting and registering, setting up distribution, and planning the PR. All this has to be set in motion before I can officially “publish” the music (the official street-date for the release will be May 22nd). But everything is on schedule and we're thrilled!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59835012012-02-29T12:00:00-12:002012-04-02T20:51:28-12:00Mark your calendars!<p>I am excited to announce that we've got our CD release show in the calendar! It will be in NY on Thursday, May 31st at one of my favorite venues, Joe's Pub! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/a187a1e06fbdeba6799dd61749df7d23565428c2/original/joes.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjcxeDEzMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="133" width="271" /></p>
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<p>Tickets and more info can be found <a href="http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_artists/task,view/Itemid,40/id,3772#postchatter">here</a>!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834992012-02-04T12:00:00-12:002012-02-04T21:08:39-12:00Mixing is Complete!<p>I’ve been holed up in the recording studio the last month finishing up <em>Gracia</em>! Below is a picture of me in the last day in the mixing studio, with our wonderful editor Eli Lishinsky:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/ff71c67aafa35bc16ca627a33d20cd838bc9dcfc/original/elilishinsky.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEweDE1OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="158" width="210" /></p>
<p>It’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks for me, and I’m happy to report that the final mixes were just delivered to me this past Friday. This essentially means that the recording process is now complete!! The final step of mastering will happen next week. In the meantime, now that I have the final mixes in hand, it’s been a good time to reflect on the last few songs I’ve tackled. I saved some of the most meaningful songs for last...</p>
<p>Two weeks ago was my father’s birthday; he would have been 67. He passed away far too soon over 20 years ago, but his influence on my life, and my music, remains with me every day. My father was not Sephardic and never lived to see my passion for Ladino culture grow, but I credit him for teaching me so much of what I know about music. Below is a picture of me and my father at one of our favorite places in the world— Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox, Massachusetts, otherwise known as the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394261/03e76793096052a6831bb9d74dca61e6ef20f2f5/original/dadmetanglewood-copy.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDI4NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="285" width="200" /></p>
<p>I really got my musical start at Tanglewood, where my family has been going since I was even younger than in this picture. My father’s love of classical music was instilled in me as a little girl, and I was inspired by one of my father’s favorite pieces of music, a Mendelssohn violin concerto (in E minor, opus 64....but who’s taking note), in the song I saved last to finish. </p>
<p>This song, "Tu Portret," is an original I composed, set to a poem by one of my mentors in the Ladino field, Matilda Koen-Sarano. After my father passed away, I wore a locket with his picture in it for many years after. This song is about pleading with that picture to come back at least to say a proper good bye. Needless to say, it was a difficult song to write, but has quickly became one of my favorites. The song is filled with many other memories— both happy and sad— that make it one of the most emotional on the album. I know my father would be very proud that his musical legacy (among many other of his wonderful qualities) still lives on in me...</p>
<p>So with 11 tracks under our belts, this closes the “mixing” stage of <em>Gracia</em>’s production. Next up is mastering!! The next update you’ll hear from me will be when the CD is mastered and on its way to being manufactured. I promise to include a celebratory song clip then! I look forward to reporting back in just a short couple of weeks with great news of the CD’s release...</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834922011-12-25T12:00:00-12:002012-01-09T21:13:20-12:00A True Yiddishe Mama<p>So sad to hear today about the passing of one of the Jewish music greats-- Adrienne Cooper. I had the honor of sharing the stage with her on several occasions, and she was a real inspiration to me and so many others. She helped lead the revival of Yiddish music, and by extension, helped put Jewish music on the contemporary world scene. You can learn more about her amazing work <a href="http://www.adriennecooper.com/Adrienne_Cooper/Adrienne_Cooper_Home.html" target="_blank">here</a>. May her memory be a blessing. <br><br></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834972011-12-19T12:00:00-12:002012-01-10T18:36:03-12:00Fly-Girl<p>Check out my Ladino cameo on this single released just in time for Chanukah by Diwon and Y-Love. I always wanted to be a fly-girl in a hip-hop song-- now I am! Enjoy getting your kandelikas lit!</p>
<p><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="100" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/track=176993752/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" width="400">&amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://shemspeed.bandcamp.com/track/gonna-light-shtetl-chanukah-mix-ft-y-love-sarah-aroeste" mce_href="http://shemspeed.bandcamp.com/track/gonna-light-shtetl-chanukah-mix-ft-y-love-sarah-aroeste"&amp;amp;amp;gt;Gonna Light (Shtetl Chanukah Mix ft. Y-Love &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Sarah Aroeste) by Diwon&amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;gt;</iframe></p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834982011-12-18T12:00:00-12:002012-01-11T23:14:03-12:00Wild Women<p>It’s not easy being a musician today. It’s also not easy being a Jewish woman in the music world. That’s a whole other conversation— happy to have with anyone off-line! So to be both a musician, and a female Jewish one to boot, I’ve often been told takes ‘cajones.’ But I believe so strongly in the mission to keep Ladino culture alive, and I also believe that I, as a woman, have a unique artistic perspective to be heard. I am proud of the fact that this new album is dedicated to my Sephardic heroine, Dona Gracia Naci (see blog post "Recording Gracia" to learn more about her), and I’m proud that I’ve incorporated some strong feminist inspiration in many of the songs. <br><br> When I started my career 10 years ago, Ladino “Rock” was a seeming oxymoron. It wasn’t often one would hear an oud paired with an electric guitar on a traditional Ladino song. Somehow I’d like to think I’ve made it work. Well now I present you with some “Feminist Ladino Rock!” That’s a combo you really don’t hear too often... <br><br> Before I talk about the new song I'm recording, I want to share with you a picture of one of the most remarkable women I know. This is my cousin Rachel:</p>
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<p>She grew up in Bitola, Monastir (Northern Greece/Southern Yugoslavia— now present-day Macedonia) where much of my extended family is from (my grandfather was born there, too!). On March 11th, 1943 Rachel’s family, along with all the Jews of the town, were rounded up and taken away. Rachel survived. She hid in a neighbor’s house and when the time was ripe, and with the help of a chauffeur from the Italian consulate, she was transported to Albania in the trunk of a car. There, she changed her identity and lived in a stranger’s house until war’s end. She never saw most of her family again.</p>
<p>Rachel’s strength and joyful spirit in all the time I’ve known her is an inspiration. She is also the last remaining Ladino speaker in my family. She is a treasure all around. It is Rachel, along with Dona Gracia, my own mother, and many other strong, powerful women who have inspired me, that I had in mind when I put together many of the tracks on this new album, including the one I'm finishing up today.<br><br> This song includes one of my dear friends, an incredibly talented spoken-word poet and feminist I have the honor of featuring on this album: Vanessa Hidary (aka the Hebrew Mamita). I’ve taken a traditional Ladino song “La Comida la Manana”-- which for you Spanish speakers, is really not about tomorrow’s meal. It’s actually an amusing tiff between a daughter and a mother about the role of women in society (and specifically dating mores of the time). I weaved in a poem of Vanessa’s called “Wild Women” to enhance my interpretation of the song. As Vanessa writes at the end of the song (which you’ll hear in the full version on the album): <br><br> My wild, crazy, unruly, artsy, fiery, sweet, smart, talented sisters-<br> I am you.<br> You are me. <br> We are not for everyone. <br> But We Live. <br> Vigorously.</p>
<p>Carry on.</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834942011-12-16T12:00:00-12:002012-01-10T18:38:44-12:00Ladino Thanks You!<p>THANK YOU to all my amazing supporters and fans for helping me reach my <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1501876486/bring-new-ladino-music-to-life" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> goal!! With your pledges to buy my new album <em><strong>Gracia</strong></em>, I am able to finish up the recording now. I am truly humbled and grateful for your belief in me. I thank you. Ladino thanks you. Can't wait to share the album with you as soon as it's done! Now it's back to the studio to get to work...</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834912011-12-14T12:00:00-12:002012-01-10T18:41:31-12:00Returning Home<p>In the past few updates I've shared special pictures of my ancestors with you. Now I want to share with you a picture and a song that truly symbolize why I am so committed to the work that I do.</p>
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<p>First the picture: this is the facade of a synagogue that many of my distant relatives helped build in the 1920's in Salonika, Greece. The Jewish community of Salonika (along with the rest of Greece) was decimated during WWII, and to this day it is struggling to rebuild. I am blessed that my immediate family was safely in America when the war hit. But many of my distant relatives were not as fortunate. While many of the buildings in Salonika were destroyed in the fighting, this one synagogue remarkably was left intact at war's end. The Nazi's used it as a Red Cross shelter, and so it was spared. To me, the fact that this building was left standing (and is still in use today-- albeit much less) says so much about the resilience of Sephardic and Ladino culture worldwide today. Our culture is certainly not as widespread as it was just 70 years ago, but it *is* still standing. And we are holding on fast, and we *continue* to rebuild.</p>
<p>In that spirit, I am asking you-- my fans-- to help me make sure this music gets heard. I have made a commitment to my ancestors to not forgot their stories, and I'm doing so by creating new ones in the language and culture that they fought so hard to keep alive. Today I'm recording one of my favorite songs on the new album. It's another original song called "Chika Morena"-- and it's based on an old Sephardic theme of the wandering gypsy girl. In this song (which includes French and Moroccan influences--and an amazing orchestral score that kicks in half way), I imagined a young Sephardic girl kicked out from her homeland wandering for years and searching for a way back home. In this globalized world today, in the end I believe we are all just searching for that way home and to feel connected with our roots. This song symbolizes that deep-rooted desire, which for me has been exemplified by my exploration of my Ladino heritage. I have learned so much about myself along the way "home," and I hope this song inspires the same for you...</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834902011-12-07T12:00:00-12:002012-01-09T20:31:40-12:00Papoo<p>In my last update I shared a picture of my grandfather. Now I want to share a picture of my great-great grandfather, “Papoo!” From what I’ve been told, Papoo had two main goals near the end of his life: to marry a young bride, and to be buried in Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives. He achieved both goals (notice said young bride in the photo below).</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Like Papoo-- I have set my goals and I plan on reaching them. And our goals are strangely similar! I recently got married this year, and, while not on the Mount of Olives, I do hope to spend a lot of time in Israel over the next few years performing my music live. So Papoo and I are not so different, and I am constantly amused and affected by the similar path I seem to take from my ancestors. They truly lead me on my way. <br><br> In honor of Papoo (and my own recent nuptials), I've put together a new track on the upcoming album that actually combines two songs: the first is a very beloved traditional Sephardic wedding song, “Scalerica de Oro,” and the second song (in Hebrew) is a little known wedding psalm from a Sephardic prayer book for the holiday of Sukkot called “Dodi Yarad” (based on the Song of Solomon). I mixed the two songs in my version of a Ladino wedding ‘mash-up’! Stay tuned for a clip coming soon...</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834962011-12-04T12:00:00-12:002012-01-09T21:36:16-12:00Twitter Contest for a Free Holiday CD<p>Anyone want a free CD? Follow me on Twitter (@SarahAroeste), and RT this for a chance to win a free signed CD in time for the holidays! http://tweetsw.in/1235/ #giveaway #contest Good luck!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834892011-12-01T12:00:00-12:002012-01-26T19:31:10-12:00The Pasha Comes to Town<p>After being in the Ladino music biz for the last 10 years, some of you have asked me how I have the energy and will to record, promote, and distribute all on my own in today's music world-- the answer is below! This is my grandfather (the younger of the lads) all spiffed up to watch the "Pasha" come into town. My grandfather was born in Bitola, a small town in Monastir which, at the time of the Ottoman Empire, was upper Greece lower Yugoslavia. Today it is present Macedonia. My grandfather and his relatives were so proud of their heritage, and I truly feel it is my duty to honor them and make sure my beautiful history of Sephardic culture does not get lost. <strong>This is why I do what I do</strong>. </p>
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<p><br>Today i'm recording a another original Ladino song of which I am especially proud. It's called "El Leon Ferido" and is inspired by a poem by the great 11th century Judeo-Spanish poet, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_ibn_Naghrela" target="_blank">Samuel Ha-Nagid</a>. It's about maintaining hope and drive-- even when you think you've reached your end. I hope my grandfather would be proud!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834882011-11-26T12:00:00-12:002012-03-03T02:16:18-12:00Recording my Hero<p> </p>
<p>Today I'm recording the title-track to my new album, <em><strong>Gracia</strong></em>! This is an original song I wrote-- an homage to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracia_Mendes_Nasi" target="_blank">Dona Gracia</a>, my medieval Sephardic heroine!</p>
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<p>Dona Gracia saved hundreds from the Spanish Inquisition through her courage, commitment to culture, and her feminine wisdom. The song I wrote for her is my foray into Ladino feminist rock! The end of the song even includes a special cameo by the iconic Gloria Steinem... To learn more about Dona Gracia's remarkable history, click <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracia_Mendes_Nasi" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>(As a side note, for any of you who speak Hebrew-- or care to use Google translate-- there was a wonderful article recently in one of the major Israeli newspapers, Ma'ariv, about Dona Gracia and why it's a travesty that more people don't know about her... The article can be found <a href="http://www.nrg.co.il/online/55/ART2/304/559.html" target="_blank">here</a> .)</p>
<p>Can't wait to share a clip with you soon!</p>saraharoeste.comtag:saraharoeste.com,2005:Post/59834952011-10-31T12:00:00-12:002012-01-10T18:44:11-12:00Making Music<p>We're hard at work bringing Gracia to life, and I wanted to share a couple of photos to show what we've been up to in the studio! Check out the 16-piece string orchestra we've recorded on half the album, as well as Shai taking the lead in Pluto Studios in Tel Aviv. More fun pics coming soon!</p>
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