La Nona Kanta—The Remarkable Life of Flory Jagoda
January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$25
Featuring Trio Sefardi
A Concert in Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Join us for a special multi-media show by Trio Sefardi. “La Nona Kanta” is a tale of survival and courage that has significant relevance in today’s turbulent world. In filmed interviews, Flory Jagoda, who was an active member of Northern Virginia’s Jewish community, 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. After the show there will be a short discussion/question & answer session with the audience.
“La Nona Kanta” spotlights the age-old existential threat of prejudice and hatred and is a moving testament to one person’s triumph over adversity that will leave you uplifted and hopeful.
Ages: 12+
