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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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From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996
From Decile a mi Amor, Judeo-Spanish songs from Tetuan, 2018.
Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Yc1188/8 This Purim copla, with its characteristic asymmetrical rhythm, combines two themes: the story of Esther and the social traditions of Purim, including festive foods and communal study.
From Ventanas Altas de Saloniki, 2013.
From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996
From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996
Same melody as Romance Landarico - Levantose al Rey a cazar