On "Alfama," Waysfeld delivers a set of traditional songs from the Portuguese Jewish diaspora, sung in Portuguese and Judeo-Spanish. The album features sparse arrangements that highlight her emotive vocal delivery.
- The album was recorded in Paris and features guitarist Jean-Christophe Gignard and pianist/accordionist Benoit Vacher.
- "Alfama" was released by AWZ Records on July 13, 2014.
- The repertoire draws heavily from the tradition of Lisbon's Alfama district, once home to a significant Jewish community.
Noëmi Waysfeld is a French vocalist who interprets traditional Sephardic and Mediterranean songs. She is known for her collaborations with artists across jazz, folk, and world music genres.
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