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Adam Sandler's iconic "The Chanukah Song," celebrated for its playful listing of Jewish celebrities, initially contained some inaccuracies, one involving act...

Amy Fine Collins reflects on her deep connection with Bobby Short, the pianist and singer who captured the vibrant spirit of New York City. Their relationshi...

Readers reflect on the personal empowerment they have found through specific songs that resonate with Jewish themes and values. Each contributor shares how m...

Primal Scream, a Scottish rock band, faced severe backlash after a concert in London where images combining the Star of David with swastikas were projected d...

Hanukkah has traditionally lacked the sensual music common in Christmas songs, but the queer Jewish duo Couplet aims to change that with their new song, "Hot...

Six13 has released an exciting Hanukkah parody inspired by the popular animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Packed with vibrant elements of KPop, such as energe...

Iceland has joined Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's confirmed participation. This deci...

Lyor Cohen, a leading figure in the music industry and YouTube's global head of music, compares his strategic approach in business to a sport where warm-ups ...

Celebrating Itzhak Perlman's 80th birthday, a joyous klezmer concert was held at the Beacon Theater, featuring Perlman alongside renowned klezmer musicians f...

In "Pantakozak and Other New Yiddish Songs for Kids," Santa Fe-based musician Jordan Wax combines traditional Yiddish culture with modern storytelling and mu...

Y-Studs, a New York-based Jewish a cappella group, have created a lively Hanukkah parody medley titled "A Very Jonas Hanukkah," featuring songs by the Jonas ...

Channeling the spirit of Chanukah, Cindy Scarr has crafted a trivia quiz focusing on the beloved Jewish liturgical tradition of Hallel. The quiz delves into ...

"Kremenchuker Berelach A Song Of The Soul" is an introspective and culturally rich musical composition that explores the depth of Jewish spiritual expression...

Rosalía, the Spanish singer known for her innovative approach to music, has recorded a song in Hebrew for her album 'Lux'. Her venture into singing in Hebrew...

Maskit Mati, an Australian singer living in New York City, embraces the Hanukkah spirit with her charming parody of Mariah Carey's iconic Christmas hit, "All...

Alicia Jo Rabins' biography of Leonard Cohen, titled "Hallelujah: The Story of Leonard Cohen," is highlighted among the best children's books of 2025 for its...

A new CD of Yiddish children's songs titled "Zumer iz shoyn vider do" celebrates the legacy of the late David Botwinik, a Vilna-born composer who passed away...

The Maccabeats have released a unique Hanukkah parody inspired by the Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," blending traditional and contemporary elements. This...

Jordan Wax has released "Pantakozak and Other New Yiddish Songs for Kids," an innovative children's album that celebrates Yiddish culture through music and s...

Khazones Underground, a new Brooklyn-based record label founded by Jeremiah Lockwood and Judith Berkson, is leading a revival of khazones, the rich tradition...

Chabad.org presents a discussion on what could be considered the "song of the season," engaging audiences with music that captures the spirit and cultural nu...

Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...

Peter Himmelman reflects on his unique fusion of Jewish identity and Black music, recounting how his grandmother introduced him to his first Black guitar tea...

The Mlotek siblings—Rabbi Avram, Elisha, and Sarah—have released a Yiddish version of the beloved Hanukkah song "Light One Candle," originally by Peter, Paul...

"For Good," a song from the musical 'Wicked' by Jewish composer Stephen Schwartz, has transcended its Broadway origins, becoming an emotional staple at gradu...

Michael Alpert, a pivotal figure in the resurgence of Yiddish music, will be honored with the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award at the upcoming Yiddi...

In a recent Minneapolis event, renowned Jewish musicians Abie Rotenberg and Joey Newcomb led a community in a heartfelt kumzitz, highlighting stories that re...

Noa Kirel, Israel's pop superstar and recent Eurovision contender, celebrated her marriage to Bundesliga footballer Daniel Peretz with a unique artistic flai...

Will Oldham's interaction with Johnny Cash as the latter recorded Oldham's song highlights the concept of 'deveikus,' a Torah idea referring to clinging or u...

Spanish artist Rosalia has incorporated Hebrew into her latest album, Lux, which is hailed by some as a standout release of the year. Singing in 13 different...

Yiddish music is experiencing a modern transformation through electronica, as artists like Josh "Socalled" Dolgin and Chaia bring this cultural tradition int...

Celebrating the joyful spirit of Jewish summer camps, a special musical hootenanny will be held on November 13 at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Manhattan. Or...

Hana LaRock reminisces about the ubiquitous Jewish summer camp song "Wherever You Go, There's Always Someone Jewish" by Rabbi Milder, written in 1983. The so...

Polish musician Maria Ka is transforming Yiddish music through her innovative album "Di Mashin" (The Machine), combining punk rock influences with cosmic the...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the timelessness and sacredness of traditional Jewish music as highlighted during Simchas Torah celebrations. Despite the adoption of...

British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan. The controversy cent...

West Coast rapper Greedo, real name Jason Jackson, reflects on his life following his release from prison after serving time for drug trafficking and firearm...

Joe Buchanan's new album "Heaven and Earth," integrates Jewish prayer texts into country music, creating an unexpected fusion that some listeners mistake for...

Carole King, celebrated for her album 'Tapestry,' is not only a musical legend but also a product of her Jewish roots and resilient spirit. Through an engagi...

Lea Koenig, famed for her role in 'Shtisel,' captivates audiences in a new Yiddish music video where she sings 'Kum zhe mame,' a Yiddish adaptation of a 1964...

The iconic Disney song "It's a Small World (After All)," known for its enduring global resonance, received a lyrical update this year with a 70th anniversary...

In a critical examination of Taylor Swift's marketing tactics, Arye Dworken highlights how Swift's use of numerology and so-called 'Easter egg' hunting has c...

The video explores the extraordinary journey of an Israeli singer whose artistic and personal identity have been profoundly shaped by her family's embrace of...

Ken Burgess, originally a member of London's bustling 1960s music scene, converted to Judaism and became a prominent figure in the Israeli music world. Known...

Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on ...

The Israeli song "HaBayta" ("Home") emerged as a poignant anthem for freeing hostages, notably resonating when Israeli hostages were released and returned ho...

Eighteen years ago, notable klezmer musicians gathered outside New York City's historic Eldridge Street Synagogue for a photograph organized by Yale Strom as...

Shloime Dachs is a celebrated figure in Jewish music, cherished for his emotive voice and contributions to the genre. However, his life's narrative extends b...

Cindy Scarr wryly recounts her annual Erev Succos tradition of receiving a phone call from Avremi Gourarie, a prominent music arranger, renewing a connection...

International music icon Yaakov Shwekey, producer Doni Gross, and author Yisroel Besser have created a unique project that blends music and storytelling to c...