La Nona Kanta: The Remarkable Life of Flory Jagoda

Watch the film at home, then join us online for a talk with the musicians of Trio Sefardi…

Join us to explore the world of “La Nona Kanta: The Remarkable Life of Flory Jagoda!” Conceived, written, and presented by Trio Sefardi, this musical journey presents a tale of survival and courage that has particular relevance in today’s turbulent world.

Through filmed interviews, Flory 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.

Flory’s narration* alternates with performances of her music by Trio Sefardi, pictures from the Altarac family archives, animation, and translations of Flory’s songs, which were composed in Ladino and Serbo-Croatian.

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Rebecca Leavey
info@habermaninstitute.org