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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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Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: Y6131/34 In this copla, the birth is portrayed as a communal celebration, filled with prayers and blessings for the entire congregation, honoring both the newborn and his mother. Text: Parida...
Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: YCD2979/2 A humorous copla about animals acting like humans.
Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: NSAY5635/ 21 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...
This is the ladino version of the serial song Had Gadya, which appears in the Hagada of Passover and is sung at the end of the meal. Zas and bari are probably distortions of zuz...
Jerusalem National Sound Archive placement: Yc2775 This a a humorous and festive copla from the Ottoman tradition , celebrating the downfall of Haman and the joy of the Jewish people. Haman here is the protagonist,...
Jerusalem National Sound Archives placement: YCD2980/37 This is a blessing that children say at the table which is partially in Hebrew.