Jewish Chronicle
Amy Winehouse biopic was the inevitable next step in the commercialisation of the vulnerable star
10 Apr
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...
10 Apr
JTA
Jewish and African-American folk music traditions to entwine at the Brooklyn Fiddle Summit
9 Apr
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...
9 Apr
Kveller
Help Us Choose Kveller’s Passover Parody Contest Winner!
9 Apr
Kveller has closed submissions for their Passover parody contest, revealing Broadway star Jonah Platt will sing the winning entry. The finalists feature crea...
9 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Back to Black review: A sanitised version of Amy’s life that will offend no-one
9 Apr
"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...
9 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
The Orthodox rabbi who plays guitar in shul
8 Apr
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...
8 Apr
Kveller
Matisyahu Takes on Antisemitism in New Video
3 Apr
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 ...
3 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
The opera fans who saved Jews from the Nazis
3 Apr
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...
3 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
MJ The Musical review: Jacko show is an off-the-wall Thriller
3 Apr
"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...
3 Apr
Jewish Chronicle
Shul music has given me a taste for melancholia
3 Apr
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...
3 Apr
JTA
Sammy’s Roumanian, famed Lower East Side restaurant, will reopen with a Passover seder
2 Apr
Sammys Roumanian Steakhouse, a beloved Lower East Side institution known for its traditional Ashkenazi cuisine and old-school ambiance, is set to reopen with...
2 Apr
JTA
Maurice El Medioni, Algerian Jewish pianist revered among Jews and Muslims, dies at 95
1 Apr
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...
1 Apr
Forward
Matisyahu tackles antisemitism in new music video filmed in Israel at massacre sites
29 Mar
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...
29 Mar
JTA
A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson
28 Mar
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...
28 Mar
Tablet
The Fable of Fania
28 Mar
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...
28 Mar
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: Harry Belafonte’s Jewish wife, and the man who repaired Holocaust violins
27 Mar
The article discusses the lives and achievements of several individuals in the Jewish community. It highlights Amnon Weinstein, an Israeli luthier who starte...
27 Mar
Mishpacha
The Worst Article Ever
26 Mar
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 ...
26 Mar
Forward
In 1943, an opera was composed at a concentration camp. Now, it’s a graphic novel
26 Mar
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 ...
26 Mar
Kveller
This Coldplay Version of ‘Adon Olam’ Is So Touching
26 Mar
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 ...
26 Mar
Kveller
Jason Gould Is Making Music on His Own Terms
25 Mar
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 ...
25 Mar
Forward
Baseball's Jewish iron man has played 21 straight seasons for the Red Sox and hasn't missed a single game
25 Mar
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...
25 Mar
Kveller
Enter Kveller’s Passover Parody Contest!
25 Mar
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 ...
25 Mar
Kveller
Six13’s Purim Song This Year Isn’t Your Typical Parody
22 Mar
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...
22 Mar
Forward
This rocker (almost) named Eric Kaminkowitz had a thing for edible berries and inspired Bruce Springsteen and 'Dirty Dancing'
22 Mar
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 ...
22 Mar
Rationalist Judaism
A Nation of Superheroes
22 Mar
The text discusses the popularity of the song "Giburei Al" (Superheroes) in Israel and highlights its significance in understanding Israeli identity. It refe...
22 Mar
People of the Pod
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Matisyahu’s Message to His Fellow Jews and to the Israel Haters Trying to Cancel Him
21 Mar
Matisyahu, a Jewish American reggae singer, rapper, and beatboxer, expresses his belief in Israel's right to exist despite facing protests and cancellations,...
21 Mar
Forward
You should probably be aware of that Purim song’s racist backstory
20 Mar
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...
20 Mar
Mishpacha
Like Stars Forever
19 Mar
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...
19 Mar
Mishpacha
An Ordinary Monday
19 Mar
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...
19 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Arts agenda: From ‘Pickle’ to klezmer, get ready for showtime
19 Mar
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...
19 Mar
Tablet
Bernstein in the Desert
19 Mar
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...
19 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
From Odesa to the West End: Golda the musical
17 Mar
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...
17 Mar
Kveller
Israel’s 2024 Eurovision Song ‘Hurricane’ Is Here
12 Mar
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...
12 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
How saxophonist Benny Green’s son is keeping the family’s musical tradition alive
12 Mar
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...
12 Mar
Forward
Music video for ‘Hurricane,’ Israel’s Eurovision entry, released after changes that tone down references to Oct. 7
12 Mar
Israel released a new version of its Eurovision entry, "Hurricane," toned down from an earlier song, "October Rain," to remove political references. The song...
12 Mar
JTA
Singer Steve Lawrence, son of a cantor and half of ‘Steve and Eydie,’ dies at 88
11 Mar
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, ...
11 Mar
MomentMag
From Jewish Rapper to Israel Activist with Kosha Dillz and Joe Alterman
9 Mar
Kosha Dillz discusses embracing his Jewish identity through music and activism in a conversation with Joe Alterman.
9 Mar
Forward
For the 3rd time, Matisyahu concert canceled amid threat of pro-Palestinian protests
8 Mar
Matisyahu, the American Jewish reggae musician, had his third concert canceled due to the threat of pro-Palestinian protests, following cancellations in Tucs...
8 Mar
JTA
Their grandfather was a celebrity during the golden age for Jews in Iran. So why did he leave?
8 Mar
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 ...
8 Mar
Moment
From Jewish Rapper to Israel Activist with Kosha Dillz and Joe Alterman
8 Mar
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...
8 Mar
Jewish Chronicle
Master of metal David Draiman shows Israel some heavy support
8 Mar
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...
8 Mar
Tablet
The Met’s New ‘Therapeutic’ Forza Is a Disaster
8 Mar
The Metropolitan Opera's recent adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's "The Force of Destiny" by Mariusz Trelnsky was criticized for its misguided portrayal, focusin...
8 Mar
Forward
Israel will officially participate in Eurovision after its latest song submission is approved
7 Mar
Israel has been approved to participate in the Eurovision music competition after its latest song submission, "Hurricane," was accepted following the rejecti...
7 Mar
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: The eternally fashionable Iris Apfel, and the son of a klezmer great
6 Mar
Iris Apfel, a Jewish fashion icon who passed away at 102, had a long and successful career in textile design, becoming famous for her unique style and signat...
6 Mar
Culturally Jewish
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From Nassau Street to United Bakers, a new family folk album waxes nostalgic about old Jewish Toronto
6 Mar
The Warner siblings and Jason Craig have created "A Song for Ira," a nostalgic concept album that captures the essence of Jewish life in mid-20th century Tor...
6 Mar
Tablet
A Life Held Hostage
6 Mar
In August 2015, the author visited the Village, a performing arts school near Gaza in Israel, to paint and support talented young musicians in the region. Th...
6 Mar
Forward
Wartime wildflowers draw few visitors: ‘Now all their red makes me think of is blood’
2 Mar
Amidst the scarlet wildflowers that bloom annually near Gaza, the Darom Adom festival has seen decreased attendance due to the ongoing war. While typically d...
2 Mar
Forward
Second Israeli song entry for Eurovision in dispute as contest deadline approaches
2 Mar
Eden Golan's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest representing Israel is in jeopardy due to a dispute over the songs she wants to perform. The Europe...
2 Mar
Forward
Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor
28 Feb
Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States. Asher's jou...
28 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
How Jewish music helped me find my voice again
27 Feb
The author recounts how Jewish music, inspired by their mother's German cultural background and classical influences, helped them navigate personal struggles...
27 Feb
Between The Lines
Covering The Horror; Recovering From The Trauma
27 Feb
In response to the trauma experienced by over 150 Israeli journalists and support professionals who covered the October 7 attacks where hundreds were killed,...
27 Feb