Nani Vazana is a Ladino singer and songwriter with an irresistible stage presence and a voice that transports you from ancient markets to modern jazz clubs in one breath. In 2024, she won the Eurovision Song Contest for National Minorities, representing Netherlands with her original song Una Segunda Piel (Second Skin) in the endangered Ladino language.
Nani heard Ladino from her Moroccan grandmother, but her grandmother spoke it in secret because Nani’s father forbade any language other than Hebrew to be spoken at home. Nani grew up listening to her grandmother sing songs in the kitchen, in this mysterious language that no one else could understand. These memories inspired Nani to breathe new life into Ladino, the nearly lost language of Sephardic Jews, through flamenco-inspired vocals.

Join us on November 12th, 2025, for a meaningful celebration of Jewish heritage in the heart of the Danube Delta region. As part of the European Days of Jewish Culture, the historic city of Tulcea invites you to discover the rich Jewish legacy that has shaped this remarkable Romanian community.This year’s theme, “People of the Book,” celebrates the profound Jewish tradition of scholarship, learning, and the written word that has been passed down through generations. The celebration includes a guided visit to the Jewish History Museum of Tulcea, where visitors will explore exhibits chronicling the vibrant Jewish life that once flourished in this Danubian port city. Discover how local Jewish families maintained their connection to sacred texts and learning, even in this remote corner of the Danube Delta, embodying the essence of being “People of the Book.”

The Sepharazz Trio proposal is formed by musicians Tati Cervià (vocals), Jaume Fulcarà (guitar) and Toni Pujol (double bass), who present a unique project that fuses the roots of Sephardic and traditional music with jazz.

For the show of the "European Days of Jewish Culture" they have selected a repertoire of Jewish and Catalan songs, taken from their recorded works ("Kantikas de la kukuvaya", "Solombra" and "Secreta veu"), all around literary culture and writing, as a defining element of the Jewish People.

Free admission with limited capacity.

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Jewish Community Belgrade takes part in this manifestation from the very beginning. For this EDJC kick off we are organizing a concert by the ensemble Shira Utfila, following the theme "People of the Book": "The Book in Song: Sephardic Music of the Balkans."
Sephardic Songs: The Voice of the People of the Book
Within the melodies of Sephardic songs from the Balkans lies the rich legacy of a people—their stories, customs, faith, daily life, recipes, longings, love, and sorrow. Transmitted orally across generations, these songs are a living record of Jewish-Spanish culture and life after the expulsion from Spain. In them, the book becomes a song, and melody becomes a memory that speaks, reminds, and inspires.
The event is accompanied by an exhibition from the National Library of Israel on this year’s theme: "The People of the Book."

Klezmer Musik. Ensemble "Shoshana". Populäre und traditionelle jüdische Lieder und Tänze

Enmarcado dentro de las Jornadas Europeas de la Cultura Judía de 2025, el grupo World Flam Music ofrecería un concierto vibrante que fusiona la rica tradición de la música sefardí con elementos del flamenco y otras influencias globales. Las melodías sefardíes, con raíces en la diáspora judía de la España medieval, narran historias de amor, exilio y celebración, interpretadas en ladino (judeoespañol) y acompañadas por instrumentos tradicionales como el oud, la darbuka, el violín y la guitarra flamenca. La actuación destacaría por su emotividad, combinando la melancolía de las romanzas sefardíes con el ritmo apasionado del flamenco.

Intercultural Dialogue – Jewish Music in Europe in Conversation with European Composers

The event celebrates the musical and cultural exchange between Jewish traditions and European music. It emphasizes intercultural dialogue, connecting Jewish liturgical music, klezmer, Israeli folk songs, and works by notable European composers from different historical periods. An experienced moderator guides the audience, placing each piece in its historical and cultural context.

The program combines live musical performances with educational insights, promoting mutual understanding through music. Children and youth (ages 0–12) actively participate in the concert as central contributors, experiencing and co-creating a variety of musical traditions. To complement the cultural experience, participants are invited to taste traditional Jewish sweets and delicacies.

Music Program (Selection):

• Traditional klezmer pieces

• Jewish liturgical melodies

• Israeli folk songs

• Works by Jewish composers such as Ernest Bloch, Leonard Bernstein, Felix Mendelssohn

• Works by European composers (Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms) in dialogue with Jewish soundscapes

Target group:
Families, young musicians, and general audiences interested in Jewish and European musical traditions.

Discovering the Jewish Heritage of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

On the occasion of the European Days of Jewish Culture and the European Heritage Days, the Heritage Department of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue invites you to a special program dedicated to the town’s Jewish past.

The guided tour takes visitors through the old Jewish quarter, home to a vibrant Jewish community from the Middle Ages until the French Revolution. Thanks to recent historical and archaeological studies, we can now better understand the location of the former synagogue (demolished in 1856) and explore Jewish family homes from the 18th century, including the Beaucaire building, a listed Historic Monument whose staircase is currently under restoration.

Following the tour, the day continues with a concert in the Place de la Juiverie, under the shade of the plane trees.

Hommage to Hermann Leopoldi

Program: “Treten’s nur herein”

The town hall of Lackenbach opens its doors for a very special evening dedicated to the life and work of Hermann Leopoldi – the famous Jewish songwriter, composer, and cabaret artist of the mid-20th century.

Born Hersch Kohn (1888–1959) in Vienna, Leopoldi survived the concentration camps of Dachau and Buchenwald and went on to become one of Austria’s most beloved entertainers, also achieving great success during his years in the United States. His witty, humorous, and heartfelt songs continue to inspire and delight audiences today.

The program “Treten’s nur herein” is conceived as a theatrical homage: a performance where well-known and lesser-known Leopoldi songs are presented in a lively and engaging way, with the audience invited to join in and become part of the show.