Artist description The Gerard Edery Ensemble with its unique fusion of flamenco/classical and folk guitar styles, virtuoso oud playing, worldbeat percussion, pulsating vocals,violins, flutes and bass, have brought their multicultural programs to major concert halls and festivals from Taiwan to Tanglewood, Mexico to Morocco and Spain,and the Library of Congress to Lincoln Center. They explore the rich complex of varied musical traditions bequeathed to us by a cosmopolitan Renaissance civilization that reached its peak in the Golden Age of Spain. Commanding songs in some dozen languages, including French, Spanish, Ladino, Hebrew, Arabic and , of course, English, these gifted musicians engage the antique repertoire as a living legacy, combining stylistic authority with an immense creative and recreative flair.

Music Style World Music

Musical Influences Middle Eastern, Flamenco, Renaissance, Classical Guitar, British and American Folk, French Popular (Brel/Brassens/Duteil)

Similar Artists Classical Gypsy Kings, Pentangle, Marta Sebestyen, Dulce Pontes, The John Renbourn Group, Anouar Brahem, Munir Bashir, Juan Pena el Lebrijano with the Tangier Andalusian Orchestra

Artist History Gerard Edery was born in Casablanca and raised in Paris and New York City, speaking several languages throughout his childhood while absorbing a variety of musical traditions spanning three continents. Trained as a classical baritone he has also sung more than 30 roles in opera companies throughout the U.S. Gerard is a virtuoso guitarist: melding classical, flamenco, jazz and folk techniques, he brings an intricate, and personal style to his original compositions and world music repertoire. Considered one of the leading interpreters of Sephardic Song, he was honored with the 1997 Sephardic Musical Heritage Award. He formed his Ensemble in 1992 and has released 8 CDs with these brilliant master musicians.

Group Members Gerard Edery: Guitars/Vocals, George Mgrdichian: Oud/Percussion, Emmanuel Mann: Bass, Rex Benincasa: Percussion,Nell Snaidas: Vocals/Renaissance Guitar, Rachel Handman: Violin/Flute,

Instruments Vocals, Spanish Guitar, Twelve String Guitar, Renaissance Guitar, Violin, Oud, Bass, World Beat Percussion, Andean Flutes,

Albums LINDA AMIGA: Love Songs of the Sephardim and Renaissance Spain, MORENA, OIGO (I Hear), ROMANZAS SEFARDITAS

Press Reviews "A music steeped in cultural heritage and rich tonal, harmonic and lyrical qualities." (Billboard)"...Gerard Edery, a master of Sephardic song..." (New York Times)"Edery's rich, vibrant baritone is simultaneously hypnotic, evocative and soothing, the arrangements compelling." (Jewish Heartland)"...an accomplished guitarist...a smooth, warm voice...very appealing arrangements." (Rhythm Music)"A fascinating mosaic of song." (Il Messagero, Italy)"Gerard Edery's vocal and guitar mastery transported those present...an artist at the height of his powers." (A.M. Guanajuato, Mexico)"Edery and his band are among the best interpreters of Sephardic Music in the business." (The Jewish Week)"Subtly detailed and well-sung performance." (The New York Times)"A well-earned standing ovation." (El Nacional - Mexico)

Additional Info The magnificent SEFARAD RECORDS releases by award-winning singer/guitarist/composer Gerard Edery will make you want to dim the lights and uncork that special bottle of wine. Indulge!

Location New York, New York - USA

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