‘Echoes of Heritage: A Sephardic Mother’s Song‘

The Deering Estate partners with singer Susana Behar to create a concert honoring Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother's Day.

The Deering Estate Presents a Performance of ‘Echoes of Heritage: A Sephardic Mother’s Song‘ with AIR Programming Partner Susana Behar

As part of her ongoing residency at the Deering Estate, award-winning vocalist Susana Behar will present a Sephardic music concert in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day. An internationally recognized interpreter of Sephardic song, Susana has dedicated a significant part of her career to the preservation and performance of this rich musical tradition, appearing in festivals and concert series across the United States and abroad, including last year’s performance at the Library of Congress.

A recipient of the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship in Folk and Traditional Arts for her work in Sephardic music, Susana Behar has also served as Artist-in-Residence at History Miami Museum.

This special performance will showcase the rich musical legacy of the Sephardic diaspora, bringing together songs of love, longing, and cultural memory in Ladino, the historic language of Sephardic Jews. Deeply engaging and uplifting, the concert celebrates tradition while paying tribute to Susana’s maternal heritage, inviting audiences to experience the beauty, diversity and emotional depth of this timeless repertoire.

Susana Behar will be joined by a band of extraordinary musicians, with Michel Gonzalez on guitar and musical direction.

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater
16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Tickets at $30 available on the Deering Estate Website through Eventbrite.
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE. No refunds, exchanges or rainchecks.

About the Artist-in-Residence:
Known for her soulful interpretations and engaging stage presence, Susana Behar explores the rich tapestry of world music, blending Latin American, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and contemporary influences. A Cuban-born, Miami-based vocalist, Susana has been rooted in the melodies of her Cuban Sephardic family and enriched by her years in Venezuela and Miami’s vibrant cultural landscape, bringing to the stage a deeply personal celebration of identity and global sound. An award-winning artist, Susana has served as Artist-in-Residence at the Deering Estate (2023–present) and previously at HistoryMiami Museum (2020). She received the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship in Folk & Traditional Arts and has performed across the Americas, Israel, and Japan. Susana has released three albums: La Galana i la Mar (2009), At The Crossroads, Live (2016), and TAPIZ (2019). Her music has appeared in films, radio broadcasts, and international collaborations, including the acclaimed documentary Adio Kerida, the National Arab Orchestra’s Layali al-Andaluz program, and the cross-continental dance work ANUSIM. Most recently, she performed at the Kennedy Center (2024) and the Library of Congress (2025) in celebrations of Jewish American Heritage Month. Through her music, Susana builds bridges across cultures and generations, leaving audiences inspired long after the last note fades.

About the Deering Estate: 
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences. 
 
Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. Programming in the Deering Estate theater is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation. 
 
About the Deering Estate Foundation: 
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.

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