Internationally renowned baritone and actor David Serero performed for the President of Portugal Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Thursday at the American Sephardi Federation located in the Center for Jewish History in New York, in tribute to Sousa Mendes. David Serero performed the famous Sephardi song « Adio Querida » from his album « Sephardi ». He was accompanied by Portuguese guitarist Pedro da Silva.
Video of David Serero’s performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R-0b3EG0cs
Opera star David Serero told the media: « I’m deeply honored to have performed for the President of Portugal, Mr. de Sousa. He is very passionate about traditional music as well as Sephardi songs. I always have Portuguese people and their beautiful cultural heritage in my heart. I’ve never performed in Portugal yet, but I hope to go there very soon. To perform and meet the President of a country such as Portugal, is always a dream come true !»
David Serero’s website : www.davidserero.com
President of Portugal website : www.presidencia.pt