Raised in the Sephardic tradition, Richard Botton is the foremost interpreter of Ladino song. He has traveled far and wide performing his entertaining and informative lecture/concert, "Ladino Reverie," to the delight and rave reviews of communities throughout America. Cantor Richard Botton is the Cantor Emeritus of Central Synagogue of New York City. His extensive performing experiences and knowledge of various styles of music have helped to enrich the folk songs contained in this recording, and have raised many of them to the level of Art Songs. Learn more at www.richardbotton.com