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JTA Ye debuts ‘Heil Hitler’ music video that includes a sample of a Hitler speech 8 May
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has intensified his antisemitic rhetoric with the release of a new music video for the song "Heil Hitler." The video featur...
8 May
Forward Israel critics want Radiohead's lead guitarist cancelled. He says they're hypocrites. 7 May
Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead's lead guitarist, denounced the cancellation of his concerts with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa due to threats following a campaign ...
7 May
JTA Larry Harlow, salsa musician known as ‘The Marvelous Jew,’ honored on the Upper West Side 6 May
Larry Harlow, famously known as "El Judio Maravilloso" (The Marvelous Jew), was honored with a street co-naming in his longtime Upper West Side neighborhood....
6 May
Kveller We Can’t Wait for Barbra Streisand’s New Album of Duets 6 May
Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, "The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two," promises to be an exciting collection of duets with a mix of music legends, in...
6 May
JTA Pogues, Thin Lizzy among dozens of bands to defend Kneecap’s ‘freedom of expression’ 2 May
A controversy has erupted following the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap's public condemnation of Israel, with accusations of supporting terror groups. Almos...
2 May
Forward Jill Sobule was as much a Jewish icon as a queer one 2 May
Jill Sobule, an influential singer-songwriter and self-described two-hit wonder known for songs like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Supermodel," passed away at 66 in...
2 May
JTA Jill Sobule, pop star who also composed songs for a new ‘Yentl,’ dies at 66 2 May
Jill Sobule, an influential Jewish pop singer renowned for her 1990s hit "I Kissed A Girl," has died at age 66 in a house fire. Sobule was celebrated for her...
2 May
Kveller Netta Barzilai Performs a Moving Cover of ‘Chai’ for Israel’s Independence Day 1 May
On Israel's 77th Independence Day, Netta Barzilai, the Eurovision 2018 winner, delivered a poignant cover of "Chai," originally performed by Ofra Haza at Eur...
1 May
Forward 10 duets Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan should have chosen for her upcoming album 1 May
Seth Rogovoy imagines a dream playlist for Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, which features duets with notable artists including Bob Dylan. While their chos...
1 May
Forward Kehlani responds to Cornell concert cancellation: ‘I am not antisemitic’ 30 Apr
R&B artist Kehlani addressed accusations of antisemitism following the cancellation of her Cornell concert due to her pro-Palestinian activism. In a video, s...
30 Apr
Kveller Why ‘Tamid Ohev Oti’ Became an Unofficial Israeli Anthem 30 Apr
In the wake of the tumultuous events of October 7, 2024, a song originally titled 'Tamid Ohev Oti' has unexpectedly emerged as an anthem of hope and resilien...
30 Apr
Forward After decades of waiting, we’re finally getting a Bob Dylan-Barbra Streisand duet 30 Apr
Legendary Jewish musicians Bob Dylan and Barbra Streisand are finally set to collaborate, decades after preliminary talks and mutual admiration began in the ...
30 Apr
Moment A Wide-Open Conversation with David Amram, Musical Genius and Renaissance Man 29 Apr
Composer David Amram, at 94 years old, continues to enthrall audiences with his expansive legacy and future ambitions. During a conversation with jazz musici...
29 Apr
MomentMag A Wide-Open Conversation with David Amram, Musical Genius and Renaissance Man 29 Apr
David Amram, a nonagenarian musical legend, reflects on his rich history spanning over seven decades of musical career and his connections to Jewish identity...
29 Apr
Forward Even the Holocaust could not silence the music of these composers 24 Apr
Jeanne Golan, a New York pianist, has dedicated the past 15 years to the 'recovered voices' movement, recording music by composers persecuted by the Nazis. H...
24 Apr
Unorthodox headphones How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu 23 Apr
Matisyahu reflects on his evolution as a Jewish musician, detailing his journey from his early forays into music, to his time immersed in Hasidic Judaism, an...
23 Apr
Lehrhaus Notes of Defiance: Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Diana Blumenfeld, and the Question of Cultural Genocide 22 Apr
Alia Saphier's article explores the concept of cultural genocide during the Holocaust, focusing on the impact on Jewish music through the lives of Anita Lask...
22 Apr
JTA Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert 17 Apr
Michael Tilson Thomas, legendary Jewish conductor and music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, is set to conduct his last concert at the age of...
17 Apr
Kveller Israeli Singer Ofra Haza Is the True Star of ‘Prince of Egypt’ 11 Apr
Ofra Haza, the iconic Israeli singer, played a significant role in "The Prince of Egypt," providing the authentic and emotive voice of Yocheved in the film's...
11 Apr
Kveller This Broadway Passover Parody from a Jewish 5th Grader Is Just So Good 10 Apr
A talented 5th grader from Maryland, Naomi Lanman, has caught the attention of the Jewish media with her impressive Passover song parody. Her creative twist ...
10 Apr
Forward William Finn, Tony-winning writer of queer, Jewish musicals dies at 73 8 Apr
William Finn, a Tony-winning composer and lyricist celebrated for his queer and Jewish-themed musicals, passed away at 73 after a long illness. Finn's notabl...
8 Apr
Kveller This “APT” Passover Parody Is a Bop 4 Apr
The veteran Jewish a cappella group Six13 has returned with a catchy Passover parody set to the tune of a K-pop song by Rosé of Blackpink and Bruno Mars. Tit...
4 Apr
Sapir Jewish Masterpiece: ‘Hatikvah’ 3 Apr
During an open-air service in April 1945, survivors at Bergen-Belsen sang "Hatikvah," captured by a BBC reporter, illustrating hope amidst despair. This anth...
3 Apr
JTA All her life, she sang other people’s songs. Now Sheila Dardashti is releasing her own music for the first time. 1 Apr
Sheila Dardashti, a 78-year-old musician from Queens, is releasing her first album, "Build Me a Home," which features songs she personally wrote inspired by ...
1 Apr
Chabad.org What This Hassidic Rapper Is Doing NOBODY Else Is Doing 31 Mar
Moshe Reuven is a Hasidic rapper who is making waves in the music industry by blending traditional Jewish themes with contemporary rap. His unique approach d...
31 Mar
Hadassah Listening to Folksinger Janis Ian 28 Mar
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence is a documentary exploring the life and musical legacy of Jewish singer-songwriter Janis Ian, known for her breakthrough hits "So...
28 Mar
Forward How Janis Ian’s Jewish heritage inspired some of her greatest hits 24 Mar
Janis Ian, the renowned singer-songwriter known for her poignant social commentaries, is the subject of a documentary by Varda Bar-Kar that highlights her Je...
24 Mar
Forward Two Yiddish children's songs that express delight in the signs of spring 20 Mar
The article by שׂרה־רחל שעכטער highlights two Yiddish children's songs that celebrate the arrival and signs of spring. Through vibrant and playful lyrics, th...
20 Mar
Kveller This Haim Sister’s ‘Yemenight’ Song Is Incredible 12 Mar
Tair Haim, a member of the sister trio A-WA, has released "Yemenight," a solo single blending traditional Yemenite Jewish music with modern electronic beats....
12 Mar
Unpacked Was Bob Dylan Jewish? 11 Mar
Bob Dylan, an iconic figure in music history, is known for his profound impact on rock music and his ability to encapsulate the voice of a generation. Despit...
11 Mar
Unpacked Was Bob Dylan Jewish? 11 Mar
Bob Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman, is undeniably Jewish, and his heritage has significantly influenced his life and work. Known for his profound lyrics and mu...
11 Mar
Mishpacha My Son, the Singer 11 Mar
Raising a child who grows into a famed Jewish musician comes with unique insights and surprises, as shared by the mothers of artists like Simcha Leiner, Yona...
11 Mar
Mishpacha Second Set   11 Mar
Lipa Schmeltzer, a beloved figure in Jewish music, has made a poignant return to the stage, blending his classic lively style with mature themes of struggle ...
11 Mar
Mishpacha Beyond Words 11 Mar
Cindy Scarr's article, "Beyond Words," delves into the mystique and humorous absurdities found in classic Jewish song lyrics from various albums like "Journe...
11 Mar
Kveller Israel’s Eurovision Song of 2025, Sung by an October 7 Survivor, Is Here 11 Mar
Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the tragic October 2023 attack at the Nova Festival, is set to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the son...
11 Mar
JTA ‘Darkness will fade,’ Yuval Raphael sings in Israel’s Eurovision entry, ‘New Day Will Rise’ 10 Mar
Israel's 2025 Eurovision Song Contest entry, "New Day Will Rise," sung by Yuval Raphael, draws on themes of perseverance and hope. Raphael, who survived the ...
10 Mar
Forward In 1964, when he was just 23, Bob Dylan wrote the prophetic anthem that encapsulates Trump's America 9 Mar
Bob Dylan's 1964 song "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)" is explored by Seth Rogovoy as a prescient commentary on modern America, capturing themes resonan...
9 Mar
Forward How a Jewish kid from the Bronx shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, married Faye Dunaway and became the Zelig of rock 'n' roll 7 Mar
Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band lead singer, has penned a memoir titled "Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses." The bo...
7 Mar
Kveller Sharon, Lois and Bram Were Children’s Music Superstars Who Infused Their Songs With Judaism 7 Mar
Sharon, Lois, and Bram, the beloved children's music trio, became iconic figures in children's entertainment in Canada and the U.S. during the 1980s. Known f...
7 Mar
Forward Listen to the delightful songs of the 'Megillah by Itsik Manger' 7 Mar
The article highlights the beloved 'Megillah by Itsik Manger,' focusing on the enchanting songs that accompany the play. Originally premiered in 1936 and lat...
7 Mar
Forward At a memorabilia auction, Bob Dylan reunites with another noteworthy Bob — and the unsung women behind their careers 5 Mar
Bob Dylan and Bob Neuwirth, both seminal figures in the 1960s folk music scene, are center stage at a memorabilia auction, highlighted by Dylan's first demo ...
5 Mar
JTA This Jewish musician is bringing a jazzy, New Orleans-style spin to Broadway classics 4 Mar
Benny Lipson, a Jewish musician from Los Angeles, uniquely merges the vibrant sounds of New Orleans jazz with Broadway classics through his one-man Broadway ...
4 Mar
Forward Reviving Jewish folk tunes that were nearly lost forever  26 Feb
Sofia Magid, a Soviet-Jewish musicologist active between 1928 and 1938, made significant contributions to preserving Jewish folk music by recording a rich co...
26 Feb
Lehrhaus Has Bob Dylan Been Reading Emmanuel Levinas? 25 Feb
The article explores intriguing parallels between Bob Dylan's recent work and the philosophical ideas of Emmanuel Levinas, notably on the themes of the 'Othe...
25 Feb
JTA From Billy Joel to Vampire Weekend, these Jewish musicians created NYC’s soundtrack 25 Feb
The Museum of the City of New York's exhibit "Songs of New York: 100 Years of Imagining the City Through Music" highlights the influential role of Jewish mus...
25 Feb
Living Lchaim The Untold Story of Avraham Fried 22 Feb
Avraham Fried, a towering figure in Jewish music for over four decades, offers an intimate look into his life and career in this revealing interview. Known f...
22 Feb
Mishpacha Hey Dum Diddly Dum  18 Feb
Cindy Scarr humorously reflects on the enduring presence of Uncle Moishy's music in her household as a staple in the life of a frum mother. With her 27-month...
18 Feb
JTA After fighting cancer, klezmer legend Frank London is busier than ever before 18 Feb
Frank London, a seminal figure in Jewish music known for his work with The Klezmatics, has returned to the music scene with renewed fervor following a battle...
18 Feb
Chabad.org Famous Jewish Rapper Realized Something About Judaism That Nobody Else Did 14 Feb
Nissim Black, a well-known Jewish rapper, shares his personal journey to discovering Judaism as a profound truth in his life. Born into a non-Jewish family, ...
14 Feb
Chabad.org Jewish Rapper: “You Will Never Look At Judaism The Same…” 13 Feb
Nissim Black, a renowned Jewish rapper, shares his personal journey and the sources of his inspiration that continue to fuel his unique blend of music and fa...
13 Feb