ZOË AQUA + NANI VAZANA: Klezmer Meets Ladino in Denver on Sept 18
Zoë Aqua is a violinist, composer and educator born and raised in Denver. She was awarded a Fulbright research grant to study Transylvanian folk music pedagogy in Cluj, Romania for the 2021-2023 academic years and released a full-length album of original compositions recorded with Eastern European musicians entitled “In Vald Arayn” (Into the Forest) in 2022. Zoë is a co-founder of klezmer bands Tsibele and Farnakht and served as the full-time understudy for the Klezmatics’ Lisa Gutkin in the Broadway production of “Indecent.” Nani Vazana is one of the few artists in the world who write and compose new songs in the endangered Ladino language (Judeo-Español). On her new album ‘Ke Haber’ (What’s New) she captures the spirit of the ancient, matriarchal language and culture and propels it into the 21st century with socially relevant lyrics, celebrating migration, gender and female empowerment. Born in Be'er Sheva, Israel, and now based in Amsterdam, Nani's program of vocal, piano, and trombone tunes is not to be missed. Secure your seats today to enjoy this unique musical opportunity to hear Zoë and Nani perform in rare Denver co-bill concert. See you there! Questions? Call 303-886-4114