I’m so deeply proud of the songwriting I’ve done in #Ladino over the course of my career- especially because of my children. My thoughts on why creating new music in Ladino is so vital:
Sarah Aroeste
@saraharoeste.bsky.social
Sephardic songstress, writer, activist. I rock out in Ladino old and new and write books for kiddos. Books repped by Linda Epstein at Emerald City Literary Agency. #12x12 #SCBWI #kidlit #Sephardic saraharoeste.com
Fantastic article in the LA Times today about language revitalization vs reclamation. #Ladino is featured prominently! www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: Let each culture decide which languages to save, and how
Some activists insist on creating new fluent speakers when an old tongue is dying out. But for certain communities, success may look different.
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Episode 9 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! The September feature is Japanese-born #Ladino singer Yayoi Okaniwa. Hear Yayoi speak about the song “Al Dio Alto” then check out the link in bio to learn more about her and listen to a curated Spotify playlist of songs that have inspired her work.
“Come step in my sukkah/ Come sing songs all night/ Come feel safe and sheltered/ And all will be alright.” Sukkot, one of my fave holidays, begins soon! Whether celebrating this festival or not, may you feel safe and sheltered in all ways that bring you peace these days. youtu.be/nGhxyyXPVgQ?...
Come Step In My Sukkah by Sarah Aroeste
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Wishing all who observe an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. May the next year be one of many blessings. 🪬💙
Thrilled to participate in the Jewish Book Council‘s virtual conference 11/8! I’ll be on a panel abt how books transmit diversity of Jewish culture through Jewish languages. Writers of all stripes should join. Something for everyone! www.jewishbookcouncil.org/events/2026-jewish-writers-conference
Presenting the final book of the 2026 Livros Lookout Bookclub! You do not want to miss this laugh-out-loud wild ride of a book written by Lisa F. Rosenberg. BONUS: join the club between now and Dec 15 and your subscription will last through 2027! All details at saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout
How it all started 25 years ago. My first #Ladino rock band:
Bureka time with my mini-me! Rosh Hashanah here we come… 🪬
Amen, Amen. Anyada Buena - what’s behind my new #ladino song video for the new year. Watch full song at saraharoeste.com
It’s here! The first live song video - Anyada Buena- is from my new album project celebrating 25 years of songwriting in #Ladino. The full live album, Orijinal (en bivo), drops October 23!! Learn more at saraharoeste.com . youtu.be/P3jGsc8etgg?...
Anyada Buena (LIVE) by Sarah Aroeste
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Learn how to say Happy New Year in #Ladino with your loved ones! A sweet book to share with family and friends for the Jewish new year. Get your copy in time for the holiday - available wherever books are sold. Anyada buena! 🪬📖
Rehearsing, rehearsing, rehearsing. First song from my LIVE album of #Ladino originals is dropping Friday! Surprise!
Ep. 8 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! August’s feature is Swedish-based Savor de Ladino. Hear founder Yair Sapir speak about writing "Mi Donzea" then check out link in bio for a Spotify playlist of musicians & songs that have inspired his work. #ladino #sephardic #musician #storytelling #songs
I love me a home state NPR shoutout! Thanks @wbur.org ! #ladino www.wbur.org/news/2026/08...
12 albums by New England musicians to listen to this fall
From Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan's album of Halloween music to singer-songwriter Kimaya Diggs' new album of jazz-inspired folk, WBUR music writer Noah Schaffer shares new music from local artists t...
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3 weeks til our next Livros Lookout Bookclub! Get swept away in “Isabela’s Way” by Barbara Stark-Nemon, a coming-of-age tail that follows a young woman who uses fabric arts to save herself and fellow crypto-Jews during the inquisition. The virtual session is 9/15 @ 8pm ET. saraharoeste.com for info!
Time to gear up for Rosh Hashanah! ADDED BONUS: check out the FREE Educator Guide - all at saraharoeste.com/books Wishing an Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah as you share this book together in the coming weeks! 🍎🍯
There’s nothing like a live recording. Especially in #Ladino! New live album dropping two months from today!! Get ready for Orijinal (en bivo) coming Oct 23. Preorder info coming soon…
NEW ALBUM COVER REVEAL!! I’m releasing a live album on October 23 to celebrate my 25 years of creating original music in #Ladino. Get ready in the next few weeks for lots of fun reflections from over the years!
Next for the Livros Lookout Bookclub is Isabela’s Way by Barbara Stark Nemon. Get swept up in this beautiful coming-of-age tail set in 17th century Portugal, as a young woman uses fabric arts to save herself and fellow crypto-Jews escaping the inquisition. Go to saraharoeste.com to join the club!
Happy August! I’m thrilled that little subscribers to PJ Library up to age 2 will receive my sweet book (with gorgeous illustrations by Marie Mola) in their mailboxes this month! Wishing the young families out there an Anyada Buena, Shanah Tovah as you share this book in the coming month(s)! 🍎🍯
Episode 7 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! July features Trio Sefardí from the USA. Watch them speak about recording “Rikordus di mi Nona” then check out the link in bio for their Spotify playlist of #Ladino songs that have inspired their work. For more about Trio Sefardí, visit triosefardi.com
Episode 6 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! June features Lily Henley from the USA. Hear her speak about recording “Alta Alta Va la Luna” and why it’s so personal for her. Then check out link in bio for her Spotify playlist of songs that have inspired her work. For more about Lily: lilyhenley.com
NEW VIDEO OUT NOW. “Tu Portret” is my most personal song - composed in #Ladino about my father who died 35 years ago today. It’s a song for anyone who has lost someone too soon. And the photos and memories we still cling on to. 💙 Full video can be seen here: youtu.be/7GIwoy0Uxco?...
1 WEEK AWAY: the release of “Tu Portret”, a #ladino song I composed for my father who passed away 35 years ago. This snippet of an interview explains what’s behind the song. 💙
