Credits:

Emmanuel Bardon

Description:

A Collection of Cantigas of the Virgin Mary and More,An Anthology of Ancient Sephardic Songs Rich in Arab InfluencesCanticum Novum, an ensemble specializing in ancient Spanish and Arab folk music, has released a rare album featuring Sephardic (Spanish Jewish) songs from the 15th and 16th centuries! You can enjoy a variety of ancient songs from the Sephardic people who traveled to Turkey, Algeria, Sarajevo, and beyond.The album also features exquisite selections from the *Cantigas de Santa Mara*, compiled by Alfonso X and considered a representative collection of monophonic songs from the medieval Iberian Peninsula. This album allows you to fully appreciate the charm of powerful, rich vocals and unique melodies deeply influenced by Arab music.Canticum Novum is an ensemble based primarily in France. Founded in 1996 by E. Bardon, who gained performance experience under figures such as Figueras