Thank you so much for introducing me to Diana Matut! She’s fabulous. I’m very familiar with Jalda Rebling’s pioneering work, but Matut is an absolute breath of fresh air. I’m glad to hear there’s a new recording coming out — their other material looked so old I was worried the group no longer existed. Maybe there’s hope for getting them to our Munich synagogue. 😎
This is wonderful area to explore. Another Woman in early Jewish music to remember —but who focuses on Sephardim rather than Ashkenazic culture —is Judith Cohen. Her work untangles the web of musical influences of the Jews who lived in the Iberian peninsula.
Thank you so much for introducing me to Diana Matut! She’s fabulous. I’m very familiar with Jalda Rebling’s pioneering work, but Matut is an absolute breath of fresh air. I’m glad to hear there’s a new recording coming out — their other material looked so old I was worried the group no longer existed. Maybe there’s hope for getting them to our Munich synagogue. 😎
I agree! You should invite her she is based in Essen as the head of the Alte Synagogue! I can put you in touch if you are interested.
Just saw your reply! Thanks - I’ll run it by the person who’s in charge of cultural events in our synagogue.
Can I dm you privately and if so, where?
This is fab. Sharing!!
Thanks!
This is wonderful area to explore. Another Woman in early Jewish music to remember —but who focuses on Sephardim rather than Ashkenazic culture —is Judith Cohen. Her work untangles the web of musical influences of the Jews who lived in the Iberian peninsula.
Thanks! There are four imahot, so I wondered if I was missing one! I don't know her early-music oeuvre and would love to learn more.