

Tue, Feb 24
|Arcata Playhouse
Nani Vazana
Breathing life into the endangered Ladino Language!
Time & Location
Feb 24, 2026, 7:30 PM
Arcata Playhouse, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521
About the event
Nani Vazana is one of the few artists in the world that write & compose new songs in the endangered Ladino language. With a ship's-horn power voice & irresistible stage presence, Nani's catchy songs give the endangered Ladino language new life. In her new album Ke Haber (What’s New) she captures the spirit of the ancient, matriarchal language and culture and propels it into the 21st century with socially pertinent lyrics, celebrating migration, gender and female empowerment.
The soundscape bridges tradition and modern life, capturing the sounds of the marketplace, and fuses them with raw, flamenco like vocals and surprising instrumentations. Soft choral-like trombones embellish mariachi guitars & percussion with glimpses of piano & cello tracks, make this record a magical realistic mosaic.
Nani unveils a piece of history we don’t easily find in other mythology & anthropology.
Nani ranked #11 on the RMR chart & #13 on the WMCE chart…
Tickets
General Admission
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
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