SHIRA U’TFILA SERBIA SACRED MUSIC, SEPHARDIC, FUSION Shira Ut昀椀la means song and prayer in Hebrew. The band carries forward the heritage of the Shepardic, Hispanic Jews, by performing songs in their ancient language, Ladino. They are a multi-ethnic, multi-confessional ensemble that draws its inspiration from the diversity and richness of Judeo-Spanish, Ottoman-Turkish, Arabic and Balkan musical traditions. Shira U’t昀椀la has released multiple albums, toured a dozen countries and collaborated on various research and production projects. The band’s distinct sound brings a modern twist to a historical legacy. 54