AL ANDALUS
With Morrocan and Israeli roots, Laura regularly performs in Hebrew, Arabic and Ladino as part of the New York Andalus Ensemble, ASEFA and in duo with Dror Shahaf. With Asefa and the NY Andalus Ensemble, Laura has performed at various venues, including DROM, La Nacional, JCC DC, JCC Manhattan, BMS, Vassar College, the World Music Institute and the Metropolitan Museum. Check out future dates below!
Upcoming & Past Concerts
Met Museum Great Balcony
December 21, 2018
DELACROIX'S MORROCAN NIGHTS
Judeo-Islamic Soundscapes from City to Village
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Delacroix.
Dr. Samuel Torjman Thomas, vocals, oud, nay, lotar, and discussion
Laura Lassy Townsend, vocals
Jeremy Brown, violin
John Murchison, qanun, guimbri, nay
Jeremy Smith & Daniel Kurfirst, percussion
Samuel Torjman Thomas, PhD, brings to life Delacroix’s paintings in a two-part journey through Moroccan musical cultures. Friday evening highlights sounds of city life, while Saturday highlights sounds of village life.
5:00–8:00 P.M.
Free with Museum admission
American Sephardi Music Festival 2018
October 07, 2018
8 pm
Featuring world-class artists who reflect the rich mosaic culture of Greater Sephardic communities, the ASMF is a proud partner of the renowned Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques in Essaouira, Morocco.
