La Nona Kanta–The Remarkable Life of Flory Jagoda
Monday, January 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Featuring Trio Sefardi

A Concert in Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Join us for a special multi-media show by Trio Sefardi in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. ÒLa Nona Kanta’ is a tale of survival and courage that has significant relevance in today’s turbulent world. In filmed interviews, Flory Jagoda tells the true story of how music helped her escape from Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia when she was a teenager; how she made a life in the United States; and how she turned the tragic fate of her family and Balkan Sephardic culture into a celebration of five centuries of faith and tradition, giving meaning to the rest of her life, and delighting audiences worldwide. After the show there will be a short discussion/question & answer session with the audience.

ÒLa Nona Kanta’ spotlights the age-old existential threat of prejudice and hatred and is a moving