Performance of “Echoes of Heritage: A Sephardic Mother’s Song” with Susana Behar

As part of her ongoing residency at the Deering Estate, award-winning vocalist Susana Behar will present a Sephardic music concert on Sunday, May 17th in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day. An internationally recognized interpreter of Sephardic song, Susana has dedicated a significant part of her career to the preservation and performance of this rich musical tradition, appearing in festivals and concert series across the United States and abroad, including last year’s performance at the Library of Congress.

A recipient of the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship in Folk and Traditional Arts for her work in Sephardic music, Susana Behar has also served as Artist-in-Residence at History Miami Museum.

This special performance will showcase the rich musical legacy of the Sephardic diaspora, bringing together songs of love, longing, and cultural memory in Ladino, the historic language of Sephardic Jews. Deeply engaging and uplifting, the concert celebrates tradition while paying tribute to Susana’s maternal heritage, inviting audiences to experience the beauty, diversity and emotional depth of this timeless repertoire.

Susana Behar will be joined by a band of extraordinary musicians, with Michel Gonzalez on guitar and musical direction.

Susana Behar on The Community Voice: 
On this episode of The Community Voice, host Fara Sax sits down with Susana Behar, singer and Artist-in-Residence, to talk about her musical journey, artistic career, and cultural influences. They discuss her passion for music, the experiences that shaped her career, and her upcoming live performance at the Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater on Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 PM. This episode highlights the power of music, artistic expression, and the vibrant cultural arts scene in South Florida. Watch the video

COST:
Tickets at $30; available for purchase on Eventbrite.
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE. No refunds, exchanges or rainchecks.

*Tickets sold online only* 

Parking & Directions:  Free parking is available in the Visitor Center parking lot located on SW 168 Street just west of 72nd Avenue.

Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.

Click here for a list of Mother’s Day Activities happening on May 10.