Deleon
Named for front man Dan Saks’ great grandfather Giorgio DeLeon, DeLeon was conceived to reconcile the range of cultural experiences his family had experienced over the course of centuries, from pre-inquisition Spain to modern day Brooklyn. By reimagining these ancient melodies as contemporary songs, DeLeon intends to introduce the rich musical tradition of Sephardic Jews to a new generation.
Saks took the positive reaction his rendition of Ocho Kandelikas received nightly while on tour as a member of The LeeVees as a sign that his concept of revitalizing the Sephardic sound would work. Since DeLeon’s debut in Spring 2007 at Bowery Ballroom the band has witnessed first hand the realization of Saks’ vision and the ability of an ancient heritage to be reborn anew.