LJUBA DAVIS LADINO ENSEMBLE - EAST & WEST LDLEnsemble.com

Singer Ljuba Davis turns her Ladino roots into pure poetry, as she transitions the musical traditions of her ancestors into fresh sounds. Part of the early West Coast Jewish music revival, Ljuba is a musical elder who savors the joys of song, celebration and wisdom. The two-disc CD features a vocal version and a matching instrumental version, each separately. The vocal track collection shines with the spirited, “Et Dodim,” trailed by the emotions of “Scalerica,” the rhythmic “Morenica,” along with the gentle lullaby “Durme.” The timeless music continues with the uplifting “Cuando,” the moving “Adio Kerida,” quickening the pace again, this time with the expressive “Adir Hu,” ending with a lush version of the Yom Kippur prayer “Rachamana.” The need to understand the lyrics of Ljuba as she sings is negated, as it is the sound of the music that will move you!"