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Noam Bettan, Israel's Eurovision 2026 candidate, captured the audience with a poignant trilingual song "Michelle," sung in Hebrew, French, and English. Celeb...

Paul Simon's groundbreaking 1986 album, Graceland, recorded with South African musicians during apartheid, is set to become a movie. The film, The Road Home,...

Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved a second consecutive second-place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite protests and a contentious public voting...

Rodney Crowell, a Grammy-winning country music artist, has revealed his deep admiration for the Jewish-Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen through his n...

Pnina Rosenblum, an iconic Israeli figure known for her flamboyant style and entrepreneurial spirit, has reinvented herself yet again as a wartime chanteuse ...

With Israel's involvement in the Eurovision Song Contest making headlines, its participation in 2026 is argued to be one of the most controversial yet, espec...

Noam Bettan, Israel's representative at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, remains buoyant despite protests during his semi-final performance. Critics ha...

Israeli Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan faced protests chanting "stop the genocide" during his performance amid growing controversy over Israel's participa...

Canadian singer Celine Dion's song "La Mémoire d'Abraham" from her 1995 album "Deux" features unexpected Jewish themes, rooted in the lyrics of French Jewish...

Israeli contestant Noam Bettan is representing Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, amid controversy and scrutiny over Israel's participation. Fi...

The newly released Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," highlights the role of Jewish music executive Walter Yetnikoff in breaking MTV's racial barriers. The f...

Veteran artists Mike Stoller and Iris Rainer Dart reflect on their enduring contributions to musical theater, revisiting their Yiddish influences and storied...

The relationship between the Beatles and Bob Dylan is explored in depth in Jim Windolf's new book, "Where the Music Had to Go." It delves into how these cult...

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and influential figure in classical music, passed away at 81. Known for his contributions to orchestras like the Sa...

Noah Kahan: Out of Body on Netflix offers an intimate look at rising Jewish singer Noah Kahan, exploring themes of family, mental health, and identity. The d...

Michael Tilson Thomas, a renowned conductor, composer, and LGBTQ+ trailblazer, passed away at 81 from brain cancer. Raised amidst the vibrant legacy of the Y...

This piece spotlights six Israeli musical talents who have gained international attention, embracing both Hebrew and English languages. Israeli singer Noga E...

Fans of the Marx Brothers are thrilled to discover a recording of Harpo Marx, famously known for his mute performances, speaking during a March 1964 benefit ...

The Dutch National Opera presents Mieczyslaw Weinberg's powerful opera, 'Die Passagierin' (The Passenger), a compelling piece that explores the Holocaust fro...

In this episode, the podcast explores the inspiring story of a pianist who overcame the traumatic experience of losing a finger to continue playing and achie...

Howard Reich, a longtime music critic for the Chicago Tribune, reflects on his unexpected relationship with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, which began when ...

Noga Erez has made history by becoming the first Israeli female artist to headline at Coachella. Her journey to perform at the legendary music festival was f...

Yiddish Glory's new album, "The Silenced Songs of WWII," continues the project of preserving Soviet-Jewish cultural heritage through music, initiated by Moys...

The poignant Yiddish poem "My Sister Khaye," written by Binem Heller in memory of his sister who perished in the Treblinka concentration camp, was immortaliz...

This episode of the podcast "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" delves into the life of a world-class pianist, exploring their journey, influences, and ...

Amidst rising pressure from Jewish groups and criticism from officials, the British government denied entry to rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, leading to the...

Galeet Dardashti and Jacqueline Rafii are on a mission to preserve Persian Jewish music, a heritage at risk of fading. They both draw inspiration from their ...

In an exciting blend of nostalgia and Jewish celebration, this year's Kveller Passover parody contest winner is Sam Levine, a music teacher from New Jersey, ...

Ahead of Passover and the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, the Jewish a cappella group Six13 has released a parody mash-up of Jackson's hits with a Passover ...

In "Jack Cohen, the Jukebox, and the Birth of Rock 'N' Roll," Carl Kurlander explores the untold story of his grandfather, Jack Cohen, an innovative Jewish b...

Ariella Zeitlin's life narrative, featured in "No Reservations" with Jamie Geller, offers an intricate exploration of conflicting worlds: growing up in an Or...

Hillel Slovak, born in Israel to Holocaust survivors, was a talented Israeli-American musician who significantly influenced the Red Hot Chili Peppers. A new ...

Peter Himmelman reflects on his life-changing decision to prioritize Shabbat observance over potential rock and roll fame in 1986. As an up-and-coming musici...

Israeli singer Noam Bettan's Eurovision entry song, "Michelle," is a trilingual ballad intertwining Hebrew, English, and French. Co-written with previous Eur...

Greg Wall, known as The Jazz Rabbi, seamlessly blends his deep commitment to Judaism with his passion for jazz, illustrating how both fields are rooted in tr...

Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi's protest anthem "Auschwitz" has taken a defiant stand against the Iranian regime's violent suppression of protests by invoking ...

Composer Alex Weiser and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann explore the lesser-known story of Tevye's daughter Sphrintse in their new opera, "Tevye's Daughters...

Erich Wolfgang Korngold's operetta, "The Silent Serenade," is finally debuting in the U.S. nearly 80 years after its European premiere, thanks to the Mannes ...

Neil Sedaka, the Jewish music legend known for hits like "Calendar Girl" and "Laughter in the Rain," passed away at 86. Sedaka's life and career were deeply ...

Kveller is inviting readers to participate in their 4th annual Passover parody contest by voting for their favorite entry among five creative finalists. Each...

Jonathan Schmalzbach presents a crossword puzzle in Hadassah Magazine that engages readers with clues related to songs and musical themes. This interactive f...

An a cappella choir of Amish Mennonite students from Calvary Bible School in Calico Rock, Arkansas, unexpectedly went viral with their rendition of "Tatty, M...

Howie Tichler reflects on his unique friendship with pop legend Neil Sedaka, sharing anecdotes from their early days playing music together in the Catskills ...

Six13, a renowned Jewish a cappella group, has released a Purim-themed parody of Raye's hit song, retitled "Who Is This Haman!" The group delivers a vibrant ...

Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, exemplifies the supportive "wife guy" role with his open admiration and encouragement for Duff's career. The Jewish musi...

Dinah Slepovitch, a precocious singer of Yiddish folk songs at the age of 12, has been captivating audiences alongside her father, Zisl Slepovitch, a renowne...

Humor and whimsy can often mask profound messages in Jewish music today, as demonstrated by artists like Joey Newcomb, 8th Day, Country Yossi, and the TYH Ch...

Ovadya the Convert is a fascinating figure from the medieval period, whose spiritual and musical journey represents a significant moment in Jewish history. H...

U2's latest EP, "Days of Ash," marks the band's return with a politically charged collection of tracks. Notably, it includes a piece about the Palestinian ac...

U2's latest album, "Days of Ash," features poignant reflections on contemporary socio-political issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The EP in...