Between the Notes Between the Notes: Yasmin Levy sings the sadness others hide Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes Oct 30, 2026 10 hrs ago 0 Yasmin Levy Courtesy Yasmin Levy Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes After 25 years of performing, Yasmin Levy has landed where many artists spend whole careers trying to get. She’s free to be exactly who she is. 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