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Join Margarita for a completely unique episode - a night at the Opera! Margarita interviews Sara LeMesh who is an opera singer, vocalist and musician. Sara performs 4 Jewish songs and walks us through the fascinating history of Jewish music.

Follow Sara LeMesh on Instagram @sara.lemesh and learn more about her work and upcoming performances at saralemesh.com

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

01:57 Who is Sara LeMesh?

03:25 Sara's Jewish repertoire

06:45 Sara's experience in cantorial school

09:42 What is Jewish music?

12:00 Time to hear Sara sing!

12:05 Song 1: Oyfn Grinem Bergele by Mieczysław Weinberg

15:40 Song 2: Niggun by Shalom Kharitonov

18:29 Song 3: Durme, Durme (Ladino folk song)

23:05 Song 4: Aley Giv'ah by Bracha Tzvira

27:30 Appreciating Jewish music

28:26 What does Sara want to share with Jewish people?

30:04 How to connect with Sara

30:50 Origin of Sara and Margarita's names

33:33 Guest Nomination