The production of the albums Recuerdos Sefarditas is mainly credited to Alberto Roffe Bentolila "ZL" (1935-2001)
After his arrival in Venezuela (1955) from Morocco, Alberto wishes to formally compile all of the songs that his wife, Esther Benchimol de Roffe sung, and that they both knew from their childhood. Romantic songs, prayers, and Holiday poems that are part of the history of the Jews that were exiled from Spain in 1492.
In the beginning of the 70s, together with Esther Benchimol, he materializes his project of producing an album of Sephardic music, showing different professionals the Collection of ancient Judeo Spanish music that he had worked on and translated for many years.
It was natural for him, he was without surprise with the recognition he received over the beauty and quality of the work he had done. Esther Benchimol de Roffe is immediately appreciated as a great Performer and is known outside the parties and concerts in the Jewish community.
Artists and Musicians of the caliber of Freddy Reyna, Alfredo Rugeles, Alberto Grau, Sarino Manno, Isabel Palacios y Soledad Bravo recognize and perform this beautiful music
