Janet & Jak Esim Ensemble

Janet & Jak Esim Ensemble
Since the late 80s, Janet and Jak Esim have intensively researched and represented Turkish Jewish traditions - especially Sefardi but also Askenazi - with their own complex story of differences and similarities. Their long-term commitment has produced half a dozen recordings also which in collaborated with Erkan Oğur, Bülent Ortaçgil.
They provide the necessary variety in instrumental colors, tastefully enhancing the melodies of a repertoire based on traditional songs covering a broad time period and very different social functions: love songs, hymns, drinking songs, lullabies and romanzas sung in harmonious combination of Judeo-Spanish, Turkish and French.