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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Un dia antes que muriera 2

From Morenika Izmirlia - Judeo-Spanish songs from Smyrna, 2020 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...

Y Aman antes que muriera

From Arboleras vol. 1 - Sephardic cancionero and coplas oral tradition,1996 This a a humorous and festive copla from the Ottoman tradition , celebrating the downfall of Haman and the joy of the Jewish people....

Yacov le dijo

From Arboleras - De las altas mares, Ecos Sefardies de la isle de Rodas, cd1, 2009 This copla is a retelling of the hardships of Yosef before he reached his high status in Egypt, focusing...