Nadia Martina; Shanah Tovah

The Profile

Apulian singer and musicologist who researched Jewish musical culture and released the album Shanah Tovah (Memorie Di Shlomo).

Released album 'Shanah Tovah; Memories of Shlomo' (Memorie Di Shlomo). Collaborating ensemble on the recording: Fabio Zurlo (accordion), Gianpaolo Saracino (violin), Stefano Rielli (double bass), Roberto Chiga (percussions), Davide Chiarelli (drums), Marcello Zappatore (guitar, author of track 4 "Memories of Shlomo"), Vincenzo Grasso (clarinet, author of track 8 "Ballata A Ritmo Incerto"). CD recorded at SudEstStudio by Stefano Manca and distributed by Anima Mundi.

An engaged, accessible exploration of Jewish musical traditions by Apulian singer and musicologist Nadia Martina. The album Shanah Tovah (Memorie Di Shlomo) mixes klezmer, Sephardic and Ashkenazi influences and pays tribute to Shlomo Venezia. The review highlights the research-led approach and the collaborating ensemble.