trobaire.org : a collection of works from the troubadours of atlantia

"of battles, injuries, and pennsic war, of miracles and valiant deeds i sing"

These poems are only a sample of the talent of Mar Yaakov HaMizrachi. Chances are (depending on where you live) that you have seen or heard the man performing either in Atlantia or at Pennsic; his abilities as a storyteller and musician are renowned, but his poetry is even stronger. Collected here is a cross-section of the types of poetry that Yaakov is most fond of composing.

about yaakov (vida)

Mar Yaakov HaMizrachi (AoA) is a Jewish resident of Cairo in 1305. Married to Rivka Bat Shaul and father of Aharon ibn Yaakov, Yaakov became fascinated by Frankish poetry and so apprenticed to Mistress Dorigen of the Grey Gate. As a consequence, he spends much time in the Laurel Kingdoms studying poetry, storytelling and other bardic arts. When not in Cairo, they live in the Barony of Storvik. Yaakov has been Poeta Atlantiae twice, Storvik Bardic Champion twice, and occassional faculty of the University of Atlantia.

Photos of Yaakov Click the above link to see photos of Yaakov at various events.

trobaire.org: a collection of works from the troubadours of atlantia

the works of yaakov hamizrachi

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"of battles, injuries, and pennsic war, of miracles and valiant deeds i sing"

about yaakov (vida)