Music

"Reprise of the Repressed" discusses two musicals, "Harmony" and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale," and their themes of Jewish trauma and guilt.
John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, has released a new single and music video titled "OK" addressing the 2021 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.
Hasidic Yiddish songwriter-singer Motty Ilowitz has released a new song called "Mochel" (Forgive Me) which tells the heartbreaking story of a driver who accidentally kills a little boy in a car accident while rushing to take his daughter to chemotherapy.
Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently released two songs, "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" and "Children Will Listen," as a social commentary on current events.
The Jewish song "Acheinu" has become a religious anthem in the Jewish world since October 7.
John Zorn, a pioneering Jewish musician known for his avant-garde music, has made his albums from his label Tzadik Records available on streaming platforms like Spotify, much to the delight and debate of his fans.
UK rap star Skepta has apologized for album artwork that was seen by some as referencing the Holocaust.
A new exhibit in Tel Aviv has recreated the site of the Nova music festival massacre, which took place on October 7, 2022.
Yonit and Jonathan discuss a tumultuous year in Israel and the Jewish world, touching on recent events and engaging with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, a prominent figure representing families of hostages, specifically her son Hersh captured by Hamas at a music festival.
The New York Jewish Week remembers the lives of 20 notable Jewish New Yorkers who have passed away in 2023.
"Harmony" is a new Broadway musical with original music by Barry Manilow that tells the story of the Comedian Harmonists, a half-Jewish sextet that gained fame in pre-war Europe.
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has posted an apology in Hebrew to the Jewish community on Instagram and X. He expresses regret for any pain he may have caused and commits to learning from this experience and promoting unity.
In Chapter 24 of "Trust Fund," Akiva and Libby discuss the need for someone to mix up their drumming sessions, as they both play drums.
Jewish music fans are expressing disappointment and frustration over the silence of their favorite artists since the Hamas terror attacks in October.
Influential Yiddish rock band Yiddish Princess is reuniting for a one-night-only show in Manhattan on December 25th.
The author praises the film "Maestro" for providing a loving and reverent portrayal of Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Judaism Alive, a nonprofit organization, aims to address the growing need for Jewish leadership in North America.
Saul Dreier, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor and founder of the Holocaust Survivor Band, fulfilled his dream of playing the drums at the White House Hanukkah party.
The new album "Vultures" by the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under criticism for its antisemitic lyrics, art, and public statements.
A new museum and cultural center in Yerevan, Armenia is being planned to celebrate the life of Charles Aznavour, the renowned French singer and songwriter.
The article compares two recent movies, "Maestro" and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which explore the lives and artistry of Leonard Bernstein and Taylor Swift, respectively.
Peter, Paul, and Mary's classic Hanukkah song "Light One Candle" has been re-recorded by the band's two surviving members, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stooke.
The film "Maestro" focuses on Leonard Bernstein's marriage with actor and activist Felicia Montealagre, highlighting the toll his selfishness took on their relationship.
"Maoz Tzur" is a popular Hanukkah song that many Jews sing without fully understanding its meaning or central theme.
Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza has performed over 100 pop-up concerts since the outbreak of the recent war in Israel.

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