Laura Elkeslassy is a singer, spiritual leader and educator based in Brooklyn. Born and raised in France, with Moroccan and Israeli roots, Laura blends Judeo-Arab, Middle Eastern, and Andalusian repertoires in her music. Her current work focuses on reclaiming Moroccan Jewish liturgical traditions and North African musical heritage from a feminist standpoint. She has been active in developing egalitarian Sephardi practice in New York, Boston and Paris over the last fours years. Laura just released a multimedia album called Ya Ghorbati, Divas in Exile where she excavates the music and stories of Judeo-Arab divas from the 50s. Learn more about Laura’s work at www.lauraelkeslassy.com.