AMID THE JASMINE

AMID THE JASMINE

The Gerard Edery Ensemble's Amid the Jasmine is filled with a multi-cultural spirit conveyed through an eclectic mix of songs in Ladino, Spanish, Arabic and Hebrew from the Sephardic and Middle Eastern traditions.

DAI DE CENAR

DAI DE CENAR

The songs chosen for this album cover a vast geographical span, including two popular, non-Sephardic tunes from Cuba and Argentina where many Sephardim settled. My co-producer and sound engineer Frank Wolf has been instrumental in giving the music a more contemporary and popular inflection.

Hanukkah Story" "The Picture in the Flame"

Hanukkah Story"  "The Picture in the Flame"

A special Hanukkah single release from storyteller Peninnah Schram and minstrel Gerard Edery.

CHANSONS D'AMOUR

CHANSONS D'AMOUR

Recorded live at The French Institute's Florence Gould Hall, The Gerard Edery Ensemble takes you on a romantic journey through six centuries of French love songs, including songs by Jacques Brel, George Bressens, Edith Piaf and Yves Duteil.

EAST & WEST IN SONG AND SPIRIT

EAST & WEST IN SONG AND SPIRIT

Aaron Bensoussan - vocals, oud

GUITAR GIVE ME YOUR SONG

GUITAR GIVE ME YOUR SONG

This world music compilation by Gerard Edery includes Sephardic Songs, Latin American Songs, Irish Ballads, and African-American Spirituals. Beautifully produced and orchestrated by composer Ken Lauber.

LINDA AMIGA

LINDA AMIGA

Gerard Edery was awarded the 1997 Sephardic Musical Heritage Award for this release and for his work in keeping the songs of the Sephardim alive. Linda Amiga includes six Sephardic Songs and six songs from the Spanish Renaissance.

MORENA

MORENA

An inspiring collection of love songs from Israel, Turkey, Greece, Egypt and Algeria as well as original compositions by Gerard Edery. Atmospheric vocals, romantic guitars, world beat percussion, and virtuoso violins. With lyrics and translations.

OIGO

OIGO

Original songs from Adina L. Ruskin's "Oigo" (I Hear), about a deaf songwriter, Isabella, in Argentina in the 1970's, who is shot for writing a song about freedom of expression. Music by Gerard Edery and Lyrics by Adina L. Ruskin.

ROMANZAS SEFARDITAS

ROMANZAS SEFARDITAS

Gerard Edery's vibrant baritone and highly nuanced guitar arrangements are assisted by oud master George Mgrdichian in this program of passionate Sephardic melodies. A must have for aficionados of Jewish, Spanish and Moorish music.

SING TO THE ETERNAL

SING TO THE ETERNAL

In collaboration with The Village Temple in New York City, The Gerard Edery Ensemble's release is an offering of spiritual songs from Morocco, Persia, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Spain and Portugal as well as original songs composed by Gerard Edery.

THE MINSTREL AND THE STORYTELLER

THE MINSTREL AND THE STORYTELLER

In this dynamic collaboration, revered storyteller, Peninnah Schram, and master singer/guitarist, Gerard Edery, interweave Sephardic, Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic, Hasidic and original songs with some of the most beloved Jewish folktales.

THE SONS OF SEPHARAD

THE SONS OF SEPHARAD

Cantors Alberto Mizrahi, Aaron Bensoussan and singer/guitarist Gerard Edery embrace the music of the Sephardim as a living legacy. The CD also features oud virtuoso, George Mgrdichian.

TWO FAITHS, ONE VOICE

TWO FAITHS, ONE VOICE

Maria Krupoves and Gerard Edery present a beautiful fusion of music drawn from their respective roots. Sefarad Records proudly releases this acoustic album that uncovers surprising synergies between Christian and Jewish musical traditions.

WITHOUT A COUNTRY

WITHOUT A COUNTRY

FEATURING:
Maria Krupoves - vocals, guitar
Joey Weisenberg - mandolin
Travis DiRuzza - bass