ladino
what it is
Judaeo-Spanish, (גודיאו-איספאנייול) in Israel commonly referred to as Ladino, and known locally as Judezmo, Djudeo-Espanyol, Djudezmo, Djudeo-Kasteyano, Spaniolit and other names, is a Romance language derived from Old Castilian. As a Jewish language, it is influenced heavily by Hebrew and Aramaic, but also Arabic, Turkish, Greek and other languages where Sephardic exiles settled around the world, primarily throughout the Ottoman Empire. Like many other Jewish languages, Judaeo-Spanish is in danger of language extinction.
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What is ladino?
Judaeo-Spanish, (גודיאו-איספאנייול) in Israel commonly referred to as Ladino, and known locally as Judezmo, Djudeo-Espanyol, Djudezmo, Djudeo-Kasteyano, Spaniolit and other names, is a Romance language derived from Old Castilian. As a Jewish language, it is influenced heavily by Hebrew and Aramaic, but also Arabic, Turkish, Greek and other languages where Sephardic exiles settled around the world, primarily throughout the Ottoman Empire. Like many other Jewish languages, Judaeo-Spanish is in danger of language extinction.
What are good ladino albums to start with?
Try Mano Suave by Yasmin Levy, The Beauty And The Sea by Mor Karbasi, Memoria Sefardi by Constantinople, and Mai Guai by Ganes.
Who are some women making ladino?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/ladino/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making ladino, from mainstream to underground.
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