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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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:

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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.

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“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?...

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Come Step In My Sukkah by Sarah Aroeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wishing all who observe an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. May the next year be one of many blessings. 🪬💙

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How it all started 25 years ago. My first #Ladino rock band:

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

2001. Alphabet Lounge, NYC. My first ever gig performing in Ladino! #25years

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Bureka time with my mini-me! Rosh Hashanah here we come… 🪬

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Amen, Amen. Anyada Buena - what’s behind my new #ladino song video for the new year. Watch full song at saraharoeste.com

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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?...

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Anyada Buena (LIVE) by Sarah Aroeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The first video from my LIVE #Ladino album project drops tomorrow! Can’t wait! 🪬🎶

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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! 🪬📖

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Rehearsing, rehearsing, rehearsing. First song from my LIVE album of #Ladino originals is dropping Friday! Surprise!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

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! 🍎🍯

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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…

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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)! 🍎🍯

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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?...

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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. 💙

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Ep. 5 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! The May feature is the Ladino Portuguese group, Al’Fado. Hear member Gal Tamir speak about recording Flory Jagoda’s song “Rikordus di mi Nona” then check out the link in bio for a playlist of other songs that have inspired their work. More at al-fado.com

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

4 weeks from today - plenty of time to read the next selection in the Livros Lookout Bookclub! We’ll be discussing “The Familiar” with acclaimed author Leigh Bardugo on June 16 via zoom. It’s a #Sephardic fantasy novel! Want to the join the club? Learn more at saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

NEW VIDEO OUT NOW! Kualo Tienes - an original love song in #Ladino from a mother to anyone in her care who needs reminding that she will always be there. Happy Mother’s Day to all the caregivers out there. Watch FULL video (w/ lyrics, translation and credits) at YouTube.com/saraharoeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Amazing - and important! - opportunity to keep #Ladino alive. And you can get paid to implement your creative ideas! Learn more at americanladinoleague.org/programs/amb...

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! 📚❤️

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Episode 4 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! The April Ladino artist is the multi-talented Fortuna of Brazil. Listen to her describe the song “Branca Dias” and then check out the link below for her curated Spotify playlist of songs that have inspired her work. youtu.be/7FZglKpr9FA?...

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Kantikas Countdown: Fortuna

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Un Kavritiko- Had Gadya in #Ladino with my sidekick Dalia! Pesah alegre to all!

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Kantikas Countdown Ep. 3 is here! March’s #Ladino artist is the multi-hyphenate Judith Cohen, originally of Montreal. Hear her speak about her extensive fieldwork and recording of the song “Landarico.” Make sure to check out her curated playlist of other Ladino song inspos here: youtu.be/yrgoFXm1Oxg

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Kantikas Countdown: Judith Cohen

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Planning your #Passover menus? It’s that time of year…. when everyone wants to be Sephardic! 😉 youtu.be/XW6A-SY7URs?...

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8 Days Sephardic by Sarah Aroeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This is who grew up to be a Ladino rocker. 🤘🪬🎶

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

1 week away! 1st sesh of the Livros Lookout Bookclub is “Gateway to the Moon” w/ author Mary Morris 3/17. You’re in for a treat! The Livros Lookout Bookclub builds community by exploring Sephardic-themed books together. All details: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout. Don’t miss out! Join today! 📖 🪬

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day! Enjoy this "thank you" to Grasia Nasi - a 16th-Century Sephardic heroine - and to all the other unsung women who have done so much to preserve precious cultures and traditions. youtu.be/MrS2uNeUxiA?...

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GRASIA (Tiny Desk LIVE) by Sarah Aroeste

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I love sending gifts! Members of the Livros Lookout Bookclub got some treats in the mail this week. You can too! Along with access to community, acclaimed authors, special resources + more. We’re building up book lovers & Sephardi culture enthusiasts- join the club! saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I can’t wait for this! The Livros Lookout Bookclub builds community by exploring #Sephardic themed books together. Our first is Mary Morris’ intriguing “Gateway to the Moon.” You don’t want to miss our sesh with the author on 3/17! Not too late to join! All details: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout.

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Looking for a delicious and fun #Sephardic recipe for Purim? Try Dedos de Aman (Haman's fingers). Purim alegre! youtu.be/U4PRGs-liD8

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Sarah Aroeste makes "Dedos de Aman" with Savor

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Episode 2 of the Kantikas Countdown is here! youtu.be/mnUvIDyxmNc?... February’s Ladino artist is the wonderful Miami-based Susana Behar. Hear in her own words about one of her favorite Ladino songs that she’s recorded, then learn more about Susana at susanabehar.com. 🪬🎶

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Kantikas Countdown: Susana Behar

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

It’s not too late to join the Livros Lookout Bookclub! First session is 3/17 - plenty of time to read Gateway to the Moon by Mary Morris. Can’t make it? No prob!Lots of reasons to join this community of book lovers celebrating Sephardic stories. Learn all about it here: saraharoeste.com. 🪬💙📖

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

You asked, and ye shall receive! The LIVROS LOOKOUT BOOKCLUB - a virtual community of book lovers and #Sephardic culture enthusiasts. Book discussions, author talks, supplementary resources and more. Sign up today to take full advantage! All the details here: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

What a lineup! And lots of fun to be had in between. Join the community of book lovers and Sephardic culture enthusiasts by signing up for the LIVROS LOOKOUT BOOKCLUB today! All info and registration details found here: saraharoeste.com/livros-lookout

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Sarah Aroeste @saraharoeste.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I’m kicking off my big bday week with a Tiny Desk video! An original Ladino shoutout I wrote to my favorite Sephardi 16th-century heroine, Dona Grasia Nasi, and to all the other kickass people who’ve done so much to preserve our culture. Full credits, lyrics & translation here: youtu.be/MrS2uNeUxiA

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GRASIA (Tiny Desk) by Sarah Aroeste

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