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"A Jewish Star" is an Orthodox Jewish singing competition modeled after American Idol, providing a unique platform for Jewish male singers within the constra...

The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism. Despite not having a Jewish mother figure, they found a mentor and mate...

The New York Pops honored the acclaimed composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall on April 12, marking both a tribute to his expansive career a...

Andy Statman's latest double CD album "Old Brooklyn" showcases his musical versatility as he seamlessly moves between bluegrass, blues, klezmer, Hasidic, and...

Shloyme-Zanvl Rappoport, also known as S. An-sky, a writer and ethnographer a century ago, embarked on an ambitious survey aimed at documenting vanishing Jew...

Hadag Nahash, a prominent Israeli hip-hop band founded in Jerusalem in 1996, is known for its self-aggrandizing lyrics, social critiques, and unique use of H...

Bob Dylan has long been a divisive figure within Judaism and beyond, with some viewing him as a messianic figure akin to a biblical prophet, while others see...

This nostalgic article draws a parallel between the author’s late grandfather and rapper Action Bronson, both sharing a raw, rebellious spirit. Despite their...

Michael Winograd represents a new generation of klezmer musicians who have carried forward the 1970s klezmer revival's spirit of identity exploration. His la...

Jewish songwriters have been highly influential in shaping the American Christmas music canon, with hits like "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin and "The Chr...

Carole King, the iconic American singer-songwriter, has been awarded the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making her the firs...

Bob Dylan's deep Jewish roots have permeated his music throughout his career, subtly influencing his songwriting with biblical and Jewish cultural allusions....

Tanglewood, the renowned summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, owes much of its existence to Jewish contributors like Serge Koussevitzky, a Jewish co...

Hamlet Zhou, a musician from Zimbabwe, is a member of the Lemba people, descendants of Jewish migrants from Yemen. The Lemba have been receiving attention du...

The article discusses a critique of Roger Waters' The Wall concert by Liel Leibovitz, highlighting the idea that adolescence eventually comes to an end, refe...

Akiva Gottlieb is preparing for Shabbat services at the Kotel, with childhood dreams inspired by Mordechai Ben David's music. The scene takes place in Jerusa...

Neil Sedaka shares his reflections on his illustrious music career, likening it to the Disney movie 'The Lion King' due to its highs and lows. From early rec...

Folk singer Jill Sobule, who identifies as Jewish, has released a song critiquing the trend of overly revealing Halloween costumes, particularly among both a...

Nadav Samin, once known as Siah, a Jewish hip-hop artist from Brooklyn, recently critiqued far-right figures through rap, showcasing his return to music afte...

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, a significant event that claimed the lives of 146 workers, mostly young Jewish wome...

"Anander Mol, Anander Veig" is a project where electronic musicians, known as remixers, were invited to remix various Jewish holiday songs and klezmer classi...

A group of prominent Israeli artists declared their refusal to perform in a West Bank cultural center, sparking controversy and political intervention. Amid ...

Mieczysław Weinberg, a composer of Polish-Jewish origin, is finally receiving recognition for his profound and historically resonant works, despite years of ...

The article delves into the musical journey of Chromeo, an Arab-Jewish electro-pop duo known for their disco-infused 80s synth-pop, as they release their thi...

Hadag Nahash, a renowned Israeli hip-hop group, continues to lead the charts with their latest release, an album titled "6," which creatively explores genres...

David Lehman, a renowned poet and editor, has contributed significantly to the appreciation of Jewish songwriters and American music through his book 'A Fine...

David Lehman's book, "A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs," celebrates the significant contributions of Jewish composers and lyricists to the ...

A woman reflects on her journey to becoming a cantor while grappling with her family's religious traditions and gender expectations. She shares her deep conn...

Rock and roll, with its roots entrenched in vernacular art and the culture of America's marginalized people, emerged as a powerful force in the early 1950s, ...

The article highlights the rediscovery and celebration of Czech conductor Karel Ancerl's musical legacy through a new DVD and a 43-CD box set from Supraphon....

Yoram Kaniuk, wounded in Israel's Independence War, found refuge in bohemian life in Greenwich Village with the help of a friend named Gandy. He interacted w...

Conductor James Conlon is dedicated to reviving compositions suppressed by the Nazis, showcasing scores that were once banned or forgotten due to racial and ...