People have been leaving their homes for foreign lands over the centuries escaping war, economic crises, searching for new opportunities in the hopes of starting a fresh. This brought with it loss and nostalgia for what and who was left behind. These songs touch on the pain and loneliness of being in a new place alone missing loved ones and yearning for the feeling of belonging and familiarity of their homeland. A lot of us have been through similar journeys in our lives and are living away from “home”. As we settle and rebuild we create a new home filled with hope for a new future. Join us on at the Green Note as we share the stories of the rebetes who faced these challenges before us.