Michael Jackson in Israel

Michael Jackson performed in Israel in 1993 during his Dangerous tour to over 70,000 fans in Tel Aviv. He also visited holy sites including the Western Wall. The following is a newscast from CNN about Jackson's visit. It's funny to me that at the end, the newscaster mentions that Madonna may visit Israel in the future. Since that broadcast, Madonna has since visited Israel on numerous occations for both perfomances and private visits. If you search YouTube and other video sits you can find several other clips of Michael Jackson's Tel Aviv performance.

Chris Cornell, lead singer of the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave performed in Israel in June 2009. He performed his very different version of Michael Jackson's Billie Jean.

In 1996 Michael Jackson release They Don't Care About Us from his HIStory album. It included the lyrics: "Jew me, sue me, everybody do me/ Kick me, kike me, don't you black or white me." Michael Jackson stated the lyrics were meant to rally against prejudice and anti-Semitism. They lyrics have been edited out of most official versions, but can still be found on YouTube and other video sites. For details of the song controversy see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Don't_Care_About_Us

In 2005 Michael Jackson lived in the Middle Eastern Arab - Muslim country of Bahrain. He allegedly was interested in converting to Islam. http://nanima.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/michael-jackson-becomes-muslim-and-reverts-back-to-islam/

On a personal note, when I was in middle school our art teacher Mrs. Turman, "the Turmanator" showed us Michael Jackon's Moonwalker. She thought it was artistic. Many of the kids were Michael Jackson fans and excited to see it but I remember thinking it was a little too pop mainstream for my tastes. But I remember one scene being really really cool. I loved the mixing of animation and live actors, expecially when he dances off against the cartoon rabbit in the end.

I remember an arguement on the first day of school as to who was a better dancer, MC Hammer or Michael Jackson. I sometimes wonder what equivalent artists Israeli kids argue about. Sarit Hadad verses Eyal Golan? Shlomo Carlebach versues Neshama Carlebach?? I don't know if there is an equivalent, but every week on the Israel Beat Jewish Music Podcast, I try and share the latest exciting Israeli musician I've discovered.

Free Alternative Jewish Rock & Russian Israeli Techno

Aryeh Naftaly and The Elevators celebrate the release of their debut album “Olim”. The Jewish alternative rocker from the Carlebach Moshav known for his underground band Ayn Safeq is back with a FREE concert and a new band.

June 23, 2009 at 9 PM at Canaan on Shamai Street near Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem.
 
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ëðòï ¨ ùîàé 15 é”í ¨ éåí â' 23/6/09 ¨ 21:00
 
äëðéñä çéðí     Free Admission
 
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Third Age Productions ¨ thirdage@zahav.net.il ¨ 08-926-4676
 
www.myspace.com/aryehnaftaly For interview from Baka's Olam Qatam Book Store click here.

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Russian Israeli Female Techo

This weekend we are happy to host 2 great 'techno-breaks' djs from St.Petersburg: Lena Popova and Karina Saakyan. Both are representing one of the biggest electronic festivals in Europe - 'Kazantip'. Get ready to hear some fresh sounds…very different from everything you ever heard at Pacotek events. The 1st  night is going to be in Jerusalem at "haMaabada" on June 4 and the 2nd in Tel Aviv at Levontin 7 on June 5th.

Pacotek in Jerusalem – Thursday, June 4    23:00
FREE ENTRANCE FOR STUDENTS TILL 00:00  / 30nis after
Hamaabada, Derech Hevron 28, Jerusalem / More info here!
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Pacotek and Traumpunkt in Tel Aviv – Friday, June 5    00:00
40 nis discount at admin@pacotek.com / 60 nis entrance
Levontin 7, Tel Aviv / More info here!
 
www.pacotek.com

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Jewgrass, jazz and comedy concerts coming up in Israel

Biblical Banjo Presentation

Come have fun hearing Bruce Brill’s Biblical Banjo.

Bruce explores how a non-Hebraic instrument is used as a vehicle for Scriptural themes.
Joining biblical themes with the banjo, the music morphs from “old-timey,” to VERY old-timey.
It becomes, well, “Jewgrass.”

This will be the first in a series of lectures Bruce will bring to AACI about music; its origins, history and cultural context. This lecture will also precede Bruce Brill’s next concert at AACI and will make the concert even more memorable.

If you intend on joining us for the concert you should think about attending this discussion.
Thursday, June 4th, 7:30  -  8:30 PM
15 NIS AACI members / 25 NIS non-members

call 02-561-7151 to Register
AACI 11 Pinsker Street, Talbieh, Jerusalem
http://www.aaci.org.il

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Daniel Zamir CD release concerts. Innovative Jewish jazz.
http://www.myspace.com/danielzamir

June 8th 8:00pm at Zappa in Tel Aviv
June 11th 9:00pm at The Lab - HaMaabada in Jerusalem

For INR podcast interview click here
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Off The Wall Comedy Empire Hebrew Presents:
Saturday- May 30 @ 11:15pm: (in Jerusalem)
Stand-up Marathon of Jerusalem (in Hebrew)

Eidan Mizrachi (Edan discusses childhood, friends and other things that Arssim from the 1980’s talk about), David Kilimnick: HaOleh HaChadash (Rising star in the world of Israeli entertainment' Jerusalem Magazine), Jeremy Man (The Political Man of Comedy), Yehezkel Laing (The Insightful), Dadi HaHolech, Edo Noyman, and more.

Lineup may change and other comedians may be added.
Entrance: 40nis (30nis students, soldiers) includes free drink on the house

Sunday- May 31 @ 8pm: (in Jerusalem )

SAUL KAYE presents an evening of JEWISH BLUES
Internationally touring Artist from America with special guests
Kaye has dipped the Torah into the Delta
On his latest CD, Saul Kaye has mined the rich tapestry of the Old Testament (Torah) in a cross cultural merging of the music that emerged from the African Slavery experience in America. To express the hardships of the Jewish Slavery Experience, and give a voice to those characters whose songs haven't been sung yet, Saul has dipped the Old Testament into the Delta to bring you Jewish Blues Volume One to life!
Kaye plays 250 shows a year on 4 continents and JEWISH BLUES VOLUME ONE- LIVE! is his 6th Cd
come hear this one time only Performance in Jerusalem.
www.jewishblues.org
Entrance: Free + 25nis drink minimum purchase

Every Saturday thru Thursday- @ 10:30pm-last customer: (in Jerusalem)
Open Stage: Music, Comedy, Poetry, Karaoke Night
(call for Sunday schedule)
Mon- Karaoke
Tues- Music with Mike Perry (Jerusalem ’s King of the Music Open Mic)
Wed- Hebrew Open Mic
Thu- Karaoke
Sat- Karaoke & Other stuff

All performers welcome. Every Night, Off The Wall is your place to enjoy the great entertainment of Jerusalem . It is your stage to share. Enjoy late night professional & unprofessional singing and comedy with your friends. Or come chill in the back with our Dancing Camel Beer. (times are based on private shows and private rentals)Entrance: drink minimum purchase

http://www.israelcomedy.com