LILY HENLEY – A NIGHT OF LADINO

Thurs, May 8 • 7:00 PM

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

About this event

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Lily Henley, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Duncan Wickel as they celebrate the rich cultural legacy of Ladino, a critically endangered language and musical tradition rooted in the Sephardic diaspora. Renowned for her bell-like vocals and expressive songwriting, Henley masterfully blends her Sephardic heritage with her American and Celtic musical roots. With her latest album, Oras Dezaoradas, she revitalizes these melodies, weaving together the stories of Sephardic women across generations. The event promises to connect the audience to the vibrant cultural legacy of the Sephardi people.

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