La Serena – DeLeon band, Sephardic indie rock

DeLeon plays 15th Century Spanish indie rock infused with the deeply mysterious and entrancing cadences of the ancient Sephardic tradition.

Their music, birthed in Spain before the Inquisition and raised in pre-WWII Italy, has finally reached maturity in modern-day Brooklyn.

The band, named for 12th Century Kabalistic philosopher Moses DeLeon and front man Daniel Saks’ great-grandfather Giorgio DeLeon, reconciles Saks’ cultural journey with modern influences.

By re-imagining these ancient melodies as contemporary pieces, DeLeon has given the world at large a unique chance to experience the rich musical history of Sephardic Judaism.

 

 

 

Group:
Dan Saks – Vocals, Guitar, Banjo
Kevin Snider – Bass, Vocals
Justin Riddle – Drums
Amy Crawford – Keys, Vocals
Andrew Oom – Trumpet