Coplas

Coplas are a unique Jewish genre that developed after the expulsion from Spain, flourishing mainly in the 18th century. Written my men, this genre deals with social and historical and traditional topics from biblical sources, therefor the abundance of Hebrew words. Coplas have complex literary structures, sometimes including acrostics, rhymes, and repeated choruses. Coplas were printed in booklets dedicated to holidays or other themes.

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Abram Avinu

From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996 This Copla speaks to the discovery of Abraham of the one God. This is a partial version learned through the recording of Hanna Malaj.

Ah Moshe, Moshe

Placement in the Jerusalem National Sound Archives: Y2093/4b This is a Copla-Romance, depicting the story from Exodus when Moshe goes to Pharaoh's palace to demand that he release the people of Israel, is sung on...

Ahi en el midbar

From Arboleras - De las altas mares, Ecos Sefardies de la isle de Rodas, cd 2, 2009 This Shavuot copla tells of Moses’s courage as he ascended to the heavens to receive the Torah. The...

Ajuntanronse las flores

From Decile a mi Amor, Judeo-Spanish songs from Tetuan, 2018. This copla, which serves a paraliturgical function, is traditionally sung at home around the table during the holiday of Tu Bishvat. It offers a charming...

Alabar quero al Dio 1

Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Yc1188/8 With its characteristic nine line asymmetrical rhythm and structure of a Purim copla, this song combines several themes: the story of Haman who wished to destroy the people of...

Alabar quero al Dio 2

From Ventanas Altas de Saloniki, 2013. With its characteristic nine line asymmetrical rhythm and structure of a Purim copla, this song combines several themes: the story of Haman who wished to destroy the people of...

Alabar quero al Dio 3

From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996 With its characteristic nine line asymmetrical rhythm and structure of a Purim copla, this song combines several themes: the story of Haman who wished...

Alavar quero al Dio que es grande de loores 1

Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Yc1621/4 This copla, which serves a paraliturgical function, is traditionally sung at home around the table during the holiday of Tu Bishvat. It offers a charming portrayal of various flowers,...

Alavar quero al Dio que es grande de loores 2

Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Y5238/26 This copla, which serves a paraliturgical function, is traditionally sung at home around the table during the holiday of Tu Bishvat. It offers a charming portrayal of various flowers,...

Alavar quero al Dio que es grande de loores 3

Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Yc 931/1 This copla, which serves a paraliturgical function, is traditionally sung at home around the table during the holiday of Tu Bishvat. It offers a charming portrayal of various...

Alavar quero al Dio que es grande de loores 4

From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996 This copla, which serves a paraliturgical function, is traditionally sung at home around the table during the holiday of Tu Bishvat. It offers a...

Alta, alta va la luna

From Arboleras - De las altas mares, Ecos Sefardies de la isle de Rodas, cd1, 2009 This is a philosophical song about the passage of time.

Anios de sesentos

From Arboleras vol. 1, Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition, 1996 This copla chronicles of one of the fires that struck the Jewish communities in the Balkans. The first line gives the date of the...

Ay mi padre ay mi madre 1

Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Y5773/5 From Cantares y Romances Tradicionales Sefardies de Marruecos, 1991 In this rare Bar mitsvah song, the son asks his parents for a special room to study in. This version...

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