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Founded by vocalist and oud player Asher Alkalay (Stefan Sablic), Shira u’tfila brings together a multi-ethnic ensemble that draws its inspiration from the diversity and richness of Judeo-Spanish, Ottoman-Turkish, Arabic, and Balkan musical traditions. Since its formation, Shira u'tfila has released five CDs - Shira u'tfila: Heritage (2007); Shaharit shel Shabbat (2007); Shira u’tfila and Drita Tutunovic (2007); At Thy Gates, O, Jerusalem (2004); and Nagila Aleluya (2000). In addition to numerous concerts and tours (including Tunis, Italy, Israel, Bulgaria, Malta, Croatia, Bosnia, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Romania and Macedonia), Shira u'tfila has performed at festivals such as Esperanza, Gesher - Black Sea Festival, Beyahad Festival, Serbia Sounds Global, Exit, and others.