Following the Inquisition in 1492, Jews who were forced to leave Spain – many with just the shirts on their backs, traveled to North Africa, Turkey, Greece and the Balkans with little more than their songs in hand.
Song “Yo En La Prizion“, Artist – Yasmin Levy – Album The Rough Guide To Mediterranean Cafe Music, World Music Network, 2004
Episode Credits
- Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
- Dr. Jonathan Øverby Producer
- Tom Blain Technical Director
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