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Six13, an a cappella group, released a Passover parody of Abba songs, merging traditional Passover themes with Abba's iconic music and style. The parody incl...

Jewish rapper Drake has found himself embroiled in a rap beef with Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross, with antisemitic overtones in the backdrop of the Israel-Ham...

A review of the Royal Opera House's new production of Carmen highlights the excellent singing by Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, with praise for her voice and s...

Ron Shemer, a nature lover and devoted family member from Lod, Israel, was tragically killed at the Nova music festival by terrorists from Gaza. Despite esca...

The band HaYehudim, also known as The Jews in Hebrew, faced backlash over their name, resulting in the cancellation of their show at a music venue in Brookly...

Amy Winehouse's friends and colleagues reflect on their encounters with her, praising her humility, tremendous singing talent, and generosity. They describe ...

The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationship...

The Jewish Chronicle recognized Amy Winehouse's talent early on, predicting her massive success in the music industry despite her unconventional Jewish upbri...

The upcoming biopic "Back to Black" about Amy Winehouse explores the vulnerable star's life, particularly focusing on the period between her albums "Frank" a...

The Brooklyn Fiddle Summit will bring together the klezmer virtuosity of violinist Zo Aqua and the African-American folk music of the Ebony Hillbillies for a...

Kveller has closed submissions for their Passover parody contest, revealing Broadway star Jonah Platt will sing the winning entry. The finalists feature crea...

"Back to Black" is a biopic about Amy Winehouse that portrays her life in a sanitized manner to avoid offending anyone. The film presents Winehouse's relatio...

Rabbi Yaakov Klein, an Orthodox rabbi, is introducing elements of early Chasidism into British Jewry through his work at Ner Israel congregation in Hendon. H...

Jewish reggae star Matisyahu released a new video for his song "Ascent," filmed in Israel, addressing antisemitism and his support for Israel in response to ...

Violinist and composer Alison Cotton uncovered the remarkable story of Ida and Louise Cook, two music-loving sisters from Sunderland who saved 29 Jews from t...

"MJ The Musical" at the Prince Edward Theatre brings Michael Jackson's iconic performances to life through the talented Myles Frost, who embodies Jackson's m...

The author, a music journalist, reflects on how parenthood has shifted their music choices to upbeat pop rather than the melancholic tunes of their youth, in...

Sammys Roumanian Steakhouse, a beloved Lower East Side institution known for its traditional Ashkenazi cuisine and old-school ambiance, is set to reopen with...

Maurice El Medioni, a renowned Algerian Jewish pianist, passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that bridged Jewish and Muslim communities. B...

Matisyahu released a new music video for his song "Ascent," filmed in Israel at sites of tragic events like the Nova music festival massacre. The lyrics touc...

Composer Alex Weiser draws inspiration from his Jewish grandmother's memories of 1930s Coney Island to create his new Yiddish and English album, "in a dark b...

Larry Harlow, the son of Jewish parents in the Latin music scene, played a key role in the success of Fania Records, a groundbreaking label that defined Lati...

The article discusses the lives and achievements of several individuals in the Jewish community. It highlights Amnon Weinstein, an Israeli luthier who starte...

The text recounts a series of mishaps in the world of Jewish music and events, detailing instances of the worst orchestra, band-audience ratio, post-concert ...

In 1943, during their time in Terezin concentration camp, Peter Kien and Viktor Ullmann created the symbolic opera "The Emperor of Atlantis" as a reflection ...

Cantor Azi Schwartz performed a heartfelt version of Adon Olam set to the tune of Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" at his son Daniel's bar mitzvah, creating ...

Jason Gould, son of Elliott Gould and Barbra Streisand, has released a new EP titled "Sacred Days," showcasing his angelic voice and spiritual themes in his ...

Josh Kantor, the organist at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, has maintained a streak of playing at every game for 21 seasons, totaling 1,698 games. Inspi...

Kveller's Passover Parody Contest is back after the success of the inaugural event last year, where readers submitted over 100 song parodies with a Passover ...

This year, Six13, a Jewish a cappella group, released a Purim song medley that is different from the usual parodies due to the current challenges facing Isra...

Eric Carmen, a talented musician who recently passed away at 74, was best known as the frontman for Raspberries, a group recognized for pioneering the power ...

The text discusses the popularity of the song "Giburei Al" (Superheroes) in Israel and highlights its significance in understanding Israeli identity. It refe...

Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and beatboxer, expresses his belief in Israel's right to exist despite facing protests and cancellations,...

Louis Keene discusses the problematic origins of a popular Purim melody, Mishenichnas Adar, which is sung to the tune of the folk song "Pick A Bale of Cotton...

Beri Weber, known for his successful music career with nine albums and performances at luxury weddings worldwide, also serves as a rosh yeshivah for bochurim...

On an ordinary Monday in Israel, the narrator is uplifted by the joyful singing of schoolboys celebrating Rosh Chodesh Adar with traditional Jewish songs. Th...

Spring welcomes a new wave of Jewish cultural events, from Deli Segal's humorous one-woman show "Pickle" at Soho Theatre, KlezNorth AllStars Concert featurin...

Leonard Bernstein's profound connection to Israel began even before its establishment as a state. In 1947, he visited British Palestine and was captivated by...

Golda Amirova, a Ukrainian singer, stars in a musical called Golda that narrates her journey from Odesa to London through Israel, with influences from Fiddle...

Israel's 2024 Eurovision entry, "Hurricane" by Eden Golan, stands out as a dramatic power ballad with somber and dark tones, differing from previous more upb...

Leo Green, son of musician Benny Green, continues his family's musical legacy by leading the Leo Green Orchestra, set to perform in a monthly orchestral resi...

Israel released a new version of its Eurovision entry, "Hurricane," toned down from an earlier song, "October Rain," to remove political references. The song...

Steve Lawrence, renowned singer and son of a cantor, passed away at 88 in Los Angeles. Along with his wife Eydie Gorm, they formed a successful singing duo, ...

Kosha Dillz discusses embracing his Jewish identity through music and activism in a conversation with Joe Alterman.

Matisyahu, the American Jewish reggae musician, had his third concert canceled due to the threat of pro-Palestinian protests, following cancellations in Tucs...

The podcast series "The Nightingale of Iran" explores the life of Younes Dardashti, a Jewish maestro who was a celebrated singer in Iran during the mid-20th ...

Kosha Dillz, also known as Rami Even-Esh, discusses his journey from being a Jewish rapper to becoming an Israel activist, emphasizing the importance of embr...

Heavy metal star David Draiman, lead vocalist of Disturbed, who has family in Israel, broke his silence on his support for Israel during a Florida concert af...

The Metropolitan Opera's recent adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's "The Force of Destiny" by Mariusz Trelnsky was criticized for its misguided portrayal, focusin...

Israel has been approved to participate in the Eurovision music competition after its latest song submission, "Hurricane," was accepted following the rejecti...