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About Me

Yasmins voice, once heard, never forgotten."DESERVES GLOBAL RECGNITION.....POWERFUL,PASSIONATE & INTRIGUING" The Guardian, UKBorn in Jerusalem 31 years ago, Yasmin Levy was introduced to Ladino singing and culture from a very young age. Her father was the leading figure in the world of research into and preservation of the Judeo-Spanish culture, dating back to the 15th century in Spain. Today, it remains one of the most moving and romantic musical traditions of all times.In her deep, spiritual and moving style of singing, Yasmin preserves and revives the most beautiful songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish heritage, mixing it with Andalusian Flamenco.Yasmins debut album Romance & Yasmin created a stir amongst world music lovers across the globe. Her new album La Juderia, featuring Ladino and Flamenco music in her unique emotive style has been recently released in Europe.In 2004, she performed at various international festivals and events including WOMAD Singapore, Forum Barcelona, and the BBCs New Years Day concert in London. In 2005 she toured the UK, Europe and the USA, including appearances at Londons Ronnie Scotts and WOMAD festivals in the UK and Spain. In November she performed in Paris to launch the release of her album in France, she appeared in the most important music TV show in the UK Later with Jools Holland and in December she closed the year with her debut performance at New Yorks Carnegie Hall. In 2006 she has already appeared in Belgium, France, England, Wales, Scotland and Mexico and is due to appear in Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal and the UK.Yasmin has been nominated for the BBC World Music Awards 2006.her new album "Mano Suave" is OUT NOW on all the good records stores and on ITUNES.

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Member Since: 6/15/2006
Band Website: yasminlevy.net
Band Members:YASMIN LEVY- LA ALEGRIA
Influences: Issac and Cochava Levy (my parents) Antonio Molina, Ibrahim Tetlesis, Music from Turkey, Iran, Greece , Spain.
Sounds Like: YASMIN LEVY- IRME KERONovember 15, 2007 Yasmin Levy and band performing ’Mano Suave’ live at Dutch television.
Record Label: Adama Music(IL) - Harmonia Mundi UK
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

YASMIN LEVY REVIEW AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

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Posted by Yasmin Levy on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:45:00 PST

Yasmin Levy @ the Sydney Opera House-the Review

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Posted by Yasmin Levy on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:19:00 PST

Yasmin’s new album first review from the Guardian, UK

Hello .. World CD Yasmin Levy, Mano Suave **** (World Village/ Harmonia Mundi) Friday October 19, 2007 .. Buy Mano Suave now Yasmin Levy is a ...
Posted by Yasmin Levy on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:47:00 PST

Yasmin Levy- New album "Mano Suave"

Hello all. Yasmin new album "Mano Suave"release date: October 22 ,2007 in Europe. the new album on Harmonia Mundi records. we will post soon more info and songs to listen ishay...
Posted by Yasmin Levy on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:51:00 PST

Yasmin Levy's New album "Mano Suave"

Hi finaly the new album due to release is Europe & Israel during October 07. album title: Mano Suave (Soft hand) more info soon Ishay ...
Posted by Yasmin Levy on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:51:00 PST

arriving to Austrelia

Hi all it tooks 4 flights to finaly arrive to austrelia...more then 24 hores all togther.... yasmin arrived to preforem at Womad festival in Adeliade, Austrelia and week later we are going to new zeal...
Posted by Yasmin Levy on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:33:00 PST

recording new album

Hithese days Yasmin in london recording her 3rd album (title TBA), its will include ladino songs with new songs that she wrote...and special gustthe album produced by Lucy Duran (presnter from the BB...
Posted by Yasmin Levy on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 01:37:00 PST

BBC world music awards 2007

Hello Yasmin levy in nomineated again for the BBC world music awards 2007. this is the 3rd year she's getting the nomination. this time her category is Middle East here's a link to the BBC webs...
Posted by Yasmin Levy on Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:28:00 PST