Gerard
Edery & Laura Wetzler
"A
World of Jewish Song"
In
this concert of traditional music and original compositions,
Gerard and Laura raise their voices in song to bring you an
inspirational evening, rich in harmonies, infectious rhythms
and masterful guitar playing.
Gerard
Edery brings a vibrant, classically-trained baritone and the skills
of a virtuoso guitarist to his original compositions and to
the Judeo-Spanish literature, infusing inventive harmonies into
his intricate arrangements. Considered one of the leading interpreters
of Sephardic Song, Gerard Edery has garnered many awards including
the 1997 Sephardic Musical Heritage Award and a Meet the Composer
grant in 2000. Gerard has been featured in major concert halls
and festivals in the US, Canada, Europe, the Far East, Israel,
Morocco and Mexico. Gerard has released ten recordings on the
Sefarad Records' label. “...Gerard Edery, a master
of Sephardic song...” (New York Times) “Edery is
a musical magician.” (Jerusalem Post)
Laura
Wetzler, ASCAP Award winning singer, songwriter,
guitarist and ethnic folklorist tours internationally in over
150 concerts and lectures each year, singing 24 different programs
of Jewish and American music in Hebrew, Ladino, Yiddish and
English. Based in NYC, Laura began singing Jewish music as a
child and has since appeared in major concert venues with such
artists as Pete Seeger, David Amram, Odetta and the Klezmatics.
Her new CD, Kabbalah Music, is getting rave reviews
and is currently receiving air play on over 600 radio stations
around the world, reaching the Top 10 on many world music charts. Laura is one of the very best" (Pete Seeger) "Laura
Wetzler's voice -pure vocal ecstasy." (Jewish Entertainment
Resources)
For
bookings and information contact: booking@laurawetzler.com
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