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Daniel Pelton, a musician from Calgary, was inspired by his exploration of Holocaust history to transform tattoo numbers from a Holocaust narrative into orch...

Yiddish singer Riki Rose is gaining attention with her new single "Shluf," which is poised to become another hit following her past successes. The song conti...

Barry Goldberg, a legendary yet often overlooked Jewish musician, passed away at 83 after a decade-long battle with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. A keyboard maestro,...

The Louisville Orchestra is commemorating its former concertmaster, Paul Kling, by performing the Holocaust-era opera 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis,' which he pla...

Yuval Raphael, Israel's 2025 Eurovision representative, is notably a survivor of the devastating Nova festival massacre, where she narrowly escaped death by ...

The harrowing yet inspiring story of Jewish musicians at Auschwitz is brought to light through two films that coincide with the 80th anniversary of the camp'...

Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the tragic Nova music festival massacre, has been chosen to represent Israel in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest following her v...

Israeli musician Noga Erez and her partner Ori Rousso have joyfully welcomed their first child, a daughter, marking an exciting new chapter in their lives. E...

In 2025, Times Square in New York City became a vibrant hub of Jewish pride and unity, as over 4,000 Jewish teens participated in an impressive CTeen concert...

The 38th Annual HASC Concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center went ahead with enthusiasm despite a winter storm, drawing a diverse crowd eager for en...

Released in January 1975, Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" endures as a quintessential album, hailed for its raw exploration of personal anguish and creativ...

Bob Dylan has surprisingly joined TikTok just before the app's potential ban in the U.S. at the behest of the Supreme Court. This move, possibly influenced b...

British pop star Robbie Williams, known for his successful career post the boy band Take That, shares a connection to Judaism through his wife, Ayda Field, a...

Ari Axelrod, a singer and actor with a deep love for musicals, has been captivating audiences with his one-man show "A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish ...

The high-profile feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has taken a legal turn, with Drake suing Universal Music for defamation and harassment over La...

Timothée Chalamet delivers a powerful performance as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown," a biopic directed by James Mangold. The film explores Dylan's early y...

Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, has a multifaceted relationship with his Jewish heritage which has influenced his life and music over six decades. Ra...

James Mangold, the filmmaker known for big-scale projects like Logan, has taken a daring step in creating a Bob Dylan biopic titled "A Complete Unknown". Sta...

Yitzy Kaplowitz is an accomplished Jewish musician whose work blends diverse styles with an intention to connect deeply with Hashem. Balancing his career as ...

In 1949, African-American singer and activist Paul Robeson performed in Moscow amid a climate of intense antisemitism following the murder of Solomon Mikhoel...

Hilton Nathanson founded the charity Bishnat in memory of his father to promote Jewish pride through music, particularly via synagogue singing—a pastime his ...

The article reflects on Viktor Ullmann, a Jewish Czech composer whose creativity flourished even during his imprisonment at the Theresienstadt Ghetto, where ...

Peter Yarrow, of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away in 2023 at age 86. Yarrow's Jewish upbringing instilled in him a deep sense of activi...

Reflecting on her unique connection with folk legend Peter Yarrow, Abigail Pogrebin shares personal memories tied to Yarrow's music, particularly the iconic ...

Peter Yarrow, the influential Jewish musician and activist from the iconic 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away at 86 due to bladder cancer. Kn...

Peter Yarrow, the Jewish singer-songwriter and member of the iconic folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary, left behind a complex legacy intertwining cultural cont...

Shmuel Marcus, notable for his role in the Jewish band 8th Day, is not only a music star but also a dedicated Chabad rabbi serving a remote congregation. The...

Bob Dylan's complex Jewish identity is explored in the new biopic "A Complete Unknown," starring Timotheé Chalamet. Despite being born Robert Zimmerman in a ...

Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Weiser engages listeners with an exploration of the Yiddish lullaby “Rozhinkes mit Mandlen” and its influence on Jewish and clas...

Alex Weiser discusses the impact and adaptation of the Yiddish lullaby "Rozhinkes mit Mandlen" from its folk origins to its influence on modern classical mus...

Erez Zobary, a Toronto R&B artist, explores her Yemenite heritage and Jewish identity in her latest album, influenced by family history and cultural soundsca...

The article highlights Rosi Golan's Hanukkah song "Eight Nights," which resonates with those experiencing winter melancholy. Unlike the upbeat expectations o...

The "8th Day Band," in collaboration with The National Menorah Orchestra, delivers a vibrant performance of popular Chanukah songs at the prestigious Nationa...

Deborah Silver's jazzy rendition of Tom Lehrer's classic, "Hanukkah in Santa Monica," brings vibrant energy to the beloved satirical tune. This jazzy cover, ...

Exploring the spiritual resonance and themes of Bruce Springsteen's song "Thunder Road," Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove and Neil Zuckerman draw parallels between Spr...

The article by Seth Rogovoy critiques the biopic "A Complete Unknown," which focuses on four pivotal years in Bob Dylan's early career. Directed by James Man...

In a delightful exploration of cultural contributions, Eli Lake delves into the intriguing reality that many beloved Christmas songs were penned by Jewish co...

Bob Dylan culminated his three-year world tour with a historic performance at the Royal Albert Hall, thrilling fans with classic hits like "All Along the Wat...

The a cappella group Y-Studs, hailing from Yeshiva University, has created a nostalgic Hanukkah parody featuring hits from the Jackson 5, including 'I Want Y...

Nobu Adilman discusses the growth of Choir! Choir! Choir! from a humble living room gathering to a large-scale community singing event, emphasizing the power...

Broadway luminaries gathered in New York City's iconic Times Square to mark Hanukkah through a musical collaboration, intertwining "Tomorrow" from \"Annie\" ...

Broadway star Julie Benko celebrated Hanukkah by performing an inspiring rendition of the song "Tomorrow" from Annie in Times Square. Despite being just thre...

The upcoming "Soul to Soul" concert at Stephen Rice Free Synagogue commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day by merging Yiddish folk songs, civil rights music,...

Yo La Tengo's annual "8 Nights of Hanukkah" concerts in New York City have become a beloved holiday tradition that combines music, comedy, and philanthropy. ...

The article discusses the complex relationship American Jews have with the Christmas season, noting that the holiday in America has largely shed its religiou...

The Maccabeats, the renowned Jewish a cappella group, have released a Hanukkah rendition inspired by "Defying Gravity" from the musical Wicked, infusing it w...

Jenny Singer's article in the Forward provides a comprehensive guide to Hanukkah music, showcasing a variety of songs that span genres and languages. The col...

Cindy Scarr's article in Mishpacha Magazine Issue 1041 reflects on musical nostalgia and tradition within the Jewish community, focusing on two major project...

The article delves into Elijah Wald's journey as an author whose book "Dylan Goes Electric!" inspired the new film "A Complete Unknown." Though the movie, st...

Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan has captivated audiences with a creative rendition of Adon Olam set to the tune of "Popular" from t...