Sephardic Sounds and Spices: Asefa in Concert
ONCE Ballroom 156 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 Spanish and Ladino poetry combine with North African rhythms and jazz to create the distinct sound of... Read More
04
March
2017
Sephardic Journeys: Exploring the Sephardic Diaspora
Tuesdays, Noon – 1:15 pm 4 Sessions: January 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2017 Fee: Temple Members: $30 Non-Temple Members $40 In this multi-part series,... Read More
17
January
2017
Spanish Jewry: Coming to America
The Spanish Jewish Journey Saturday January 21, 2017 (Shemot) 10am Shabbat Services 12pm Lunch; 12:30 Musical Workshop Dr. Thomas, a professor of Sephardi Studies... Read More
21
January
2017
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May 18, 2017 Double Bill! Sam Thomas & Alon Nechushtan duo; & Nicole Borger (from Brazil!) 8:30-9:45 Alon Nechustan (Israeli pianist and composer) and Samuel Torjman... Read More
18
May
2017
CityWinery NYC – Traveling in Pairs Copy
Samuel Torjman Thomas and Alon Nechustan Jazz stylings, Jewish melodies, Mideast grooves. Saxophone and piano duo, with additional instruments — oud, bendir, na’i, melodica, vocals... Read More
07
August
2017
CityWinery NYC – Brunch Duo Performance
Samuel Torjman Thomas and Alon Nechustan Jazz stylings, Jewish melodies, Mideast grooves. Saxophone and piano duo, with additional instruments — oud, bendir, na’i, melodica, vocals... Read More
20
November
2016
Library of Congress – Pickford Theater
Musical Soundscapes of Morocco: From Africa to America, Samuel Torjman Thomas, John Jay and Hunter Colleges, City University of New York Samuel Torjman Thomas Monday,... Read More
06
June
2016
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Dr. Thomas will be presenting a lecture in Casablanca, Morocco entitled “Judeo-Muslim Soundscapes: A Tradition of Musical Dialogue.” This lecture will be given as part... Read More
23
May
2016
Heritage Tour: Provence and Catalonia
10 Day 10 Night Jewish Heritage Tour of Provence & Catalonia – June 20 to June 30 2016. Whether it’s cruising the cliff-top roads, discovering... Read More
20
June
2016
Washington Jewish Music Festival – DCJCC
The New York Andalus Ensemble, under the direction of Samuel Torjman Thomas, will be performing a set of music from the North African and Spanish repertoire,... Read More
06
June
2016