El Tesoro de Sefarad (Treasury of Sepharad) with the Mauro Perelmann & Tânia Grinberg Duo

Join Brazilian singer Tânia Grinberg and musician Mauro Perelmann for a magical evening celebrating Ladino song and the rich cultural heritage of Sephardic Jews. Expelled from Iberia/Andalusia (Sefarad) in the late 15th century or forced to convert to Christianity, the Sephardic diaspora spread to the Americas, northwestern Europe, and throughout the Ottoman Empire, under varying conditions of secrecy, persecution, privilege, and freedom. They carried with them their customs, music, and language, Ladino (also called Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo), which grew richer through contact with many neighbours.

Through Ladino songs, traditional storytelling, and evocative melodies, Grinberg and Perelmann will take you on a journey through history, memory, and the living treasures of Sefarad. This intimate performance invites you to experience the beauty of an ancient and vital tradition that has traveled across centuries and continents, keeping alive the voices and stories of Sepharad.

El Tesoro de Sefarad (Treasury of Sepharad)

with the Mauro Perelmann & Tânia Grinberg Duo and special guests Elliot Polsky (percussion)

Sunday, February 8th, 2026

Doors open at 6pm (Performance starts at 6:30pm)

Ben & Gallia Chud Auditorium

Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture

6184 Ash Street, Vancouver

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Free street parking and underground parking available (elevator access).

Admission

Tsuzammen: $45 for 2 people (until Wednesday, January 28th at 11:59pm)

General Admission: $25/person

Youth & Seniors: $15/person

Please note: Doors will close automatically at 7pm. If you are running late, please make sure you have a friend you can contact to come downstairs and let you in.

About the Performers

Tânia Grinberg is a multi-lingual, dynamic singer, composer, actress, and educator. Her captivating performances, clear voice, and creative energy have won over audiences in Brazil and beyond. She has released four CDs blending Brazilian music, Jewish melodies, and her original compositions, and won the Bubbe Award's People's Choice Prize for "New Song in Yiddish" in 2021. Tania also explores other art forms, including experimental animations for audiences of all ages, where she handles everything from drawings to music. Her vast experience includes performances in diverse venues, street theater, and a decade of teaching music to parents and babies. Her work can be enjoyed on Spotify, YouTube, and other music platforms.

Mauro Perelmann is an accomplished guitarist, arranger, composer, music producer, and musical director. He has made significant contributions to the global music scene, including performances in Tel Aviv with the "Mulheres do Brasil" show and in Vancouver, Canada. During the 2020 pandemic, he founded the virtual choir "Brasil de Todos os Cantos," connecting Brazilian singers from around the world. Currently, Mauro conducts the choir "Singin' the 60's and 70's" and teaches music at the Glen Pine Pavilion and Centennial Centennial Activity Centre in Coquitlam. His career spans over two decades, marked by awards such as the Mambembe Award and work for the Emmy-nominated documentary De Volta (2013). He also served as the musical director for the "Canal Saúde" project by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, composing original music for a variety of media. Find Mauro on YouTube here.