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Watch: Mordechai Shapira's new single 'Friends'

Watch Mordechai Shapira's new music video.

Lana Del Rey: I won't nix Israel show - but I'll visit Palestine

American singer refuses calls by BDS supporters to cancel Israel show, but vows to visit 'Palestine', says she understands 'concerns'.

'Performing in Israel is not a political statement'

American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey not backing down from plans to perform in Israel despite backlash.

Bilingual cover to Israeli hit - 'Modeh Ani'

Tal Vaknin new single, a cover to Omer Adams hit song “Modeh Ani” sung in four different languages accompanied by music video.

Another danger to the Eurovision contest in Israel?

Universal Music Group claims song that won 2018 Eurovision competition was plagiarized.

Y-Studs and Shai Abramson present 'Hineni Kan'

Jewish a capella group releases music video in honor of 51st Jerusalem Day celebrations.

German music award scrapped over rappers' anti-Semitic lyrics

Organizers of Echo Music Awards say they will scrap main annual prize following protest over the anti-Semitic lyrics of this year's winners.

Artists return German music award over rappers’ Holocaust lyrics

Artists return Echo Awards in protest of Holocaust-encouraging rappers' receipt of award.

Music during the Omer?

Interview with head of Machon Shilo, Rabbi David Bar-Hayim

Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist saved by Bar Mitzvah gift

Longtime guitarist Nils Lofgren uses guitar he gave as a Bar Mitzvah gift after 4 of his guitars stolen hours before concert.

Music of Holocaust victims returns to former Nazi camp

Music composed by Jewish Holocaust victims at Westerbork in the Netherlands for Nazi oppressors played again at the camp.

Aharon Razel sings about love of Torah study

Popular Jewish music star releases song for children about the joy of studying Torah.

Spotify is finally coming to Israel

New streaming service expected to bring down rate of music piracy in Israel.

The rapper and the rabbi working to revitalize Judeo-Spanish

Los Serenos Sefarad group fuses contemporary music styles with elements of traditional Sephardic culture.

Holocaust survivor who founded music center dies at 96

Tzipora Jochsberger, Holocaust survivor who founded the Kaufman Music Center in NY, dies at 96.

Watch: Songs with my father

Musician spends time with infant daughter and calms her by playing variety of musical instruments.

Watch: Ohad Moskowitz and Benny Friedman sing 'Tanya-Aderabe'

Hassidic singing duo holds special performance in a vineyard, to help children with special needs, .

Watch: 'I know where I go - you go,' Beinoni's Sukkot single

Beinoni's newest single is a ukelele-infused rap about the universal messages surrounding the holiday of Sukkot.

Watch: When Tom Petty visited Israel

Tom Petty, who passed away yesterday, and the Heartbreakers performed in Israel and met the Diaspora Yeshiva band in 1987.

Riots as Israeli singer attends Morocco music festival

BDS activists riot, burn Israeli flag in response to Israeli singer's participation in local jazz festival.

'Our father, deal kindly with us'

R’ Pinchas Wolf and Shlomo Simcha release 'Tate Oy Tatenyu,' new rendition of High Holiday prayer 'Avinu Malkeinu.'

Debut album from Yonina - Simple Truth

After capturing the net with millions of hits, the musical duo Yonina (Yoni and Nina Tokier) release their debut album

New song: 'Thank G-d in good times and bad times'

Jewish music singer in London speaks about his new song and about what he does when it's forbidden to perform.

Kinderlach band's new single: The Time is Now

Kinderlach band starts the summer off with a new single, announces 'the time is NOW!'

Watch: 'The Sound of Silence' 2017

New version of The Sound of Silence has a strong message about the power of the Sabbath.

New Zealand festival omits 'Israel' from 'Joseph' lyrics

Festival apologizes after lyric in musical changed from 'children of Israel' to 'children of kindness.'

WATCH: Sruly Lipschitz performs with the Shira Choir

At special event, rising star Israeli Sruly Lipshitz performs Lipa Schmeltzer's 'Galgal Hahozer' with Mendy Hershkowitz and the Shira Choir.

Watch: 'Mama' in honor of Mother's Day

Cecelia Margules' latest composition, is performed by Dudu Fisher and was filmed in Krakow.

Watch: When a settler performed at an Arab wedding

How did a religious Jewish man from Judea end up performing for an Arab wedding feast?

Watch: Animated Passover medley

Brazilian singer Micha Gamerman releases animated clip ahead of the Passover holiday.

Iranian rocker who performed in Israel: I’d die for peace

Iranian musician with fatwa for his head says supporters of BDS have it wrong.

Up and coming artist newest music video has gone viral

Musician Levi Robin creates music for the masses.

The mystical power of music

Hassidic scholar Rabbi Simon Jacobson dissects the spiritual impact of music on one's soul.

Watch: Jewish music singer praises being an Israelite

Singer Gershon Veroba debuts new song, Ani Yisrael (I am Israel), the music video of which was shot in Israel.

Prominent singer Meir Banai dies at 55

Singer and songwriter Meir Banai, who was a member of prominent show business family, dies after lengthy battle with cancer.

Leonard Cohen dies at 82

Jewish Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, who performed for Israeli troops during the Yom Kippur War, dead at 82.

British composer to Israeli group: Don't use my music

British composer and producer Brian Eno, who openly supports BDS, orders Israeli dance company Batsheva to stop using his music.

Yonina presents the 'Simple Truth' of love

After taking Israel by a storm this summer, Yoni and Nina Tokyer ("Yonina") have produced their first hit single "Ahava."

Shimi Angel features in classical a cappela group

Producer Naftali Shnitzler has done it again with another vocal compilation, titled "Classics," of artist Shimi Angel.

Watch: 'I Am Israel' clip celebrates Independence Day

Independence Day 2016: A young singer and filmmaker have created a song to celebrate Israel.

Watch: 'Ma Nishtana' never sounded so cool

Hit Jewish group Shtar release new single in time for Passover, to 'see you again' by Wiz Khalifa.

US rap star Wiz Khalifa to perform in Israel this summer

Wiz Khalifa becomes latest global music star to announce 2016 performance in Israel.

Watch: It's Jewish, Zionist and electronic - meet JEW2!

New music group JEW2 takes popular Israeli folk song and makes it modern. The message: The people of Israel live.

Report: Israelis Have 'Lottery Fever,' And Like Music, Too

The Central Bureau of Statistics said that music, sports, and playing the lottery were among Israelis' favorite cultural activities.

Hasidic Musician Yosi Piamenta Dies at 64

Yosi Piamenta, who came to be known as the 'Hasidic Hendrix', dies at 64 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Watch: Israeli Startup Revolutionizes the Music Industry

Israeli company wins fiercely competitive contest for its site allowing musicians and sound technicians to connect worldwide.

Watch: Maccabeats Release 'Dayenu' Pesach Video

Latest Pesach video features multi-genre twist on classic Seder song.

Aish Releases Own 'Uptown Funk' Passover Parody

Aish HaTorah's version of the hit debuts weeks after a capella group Six13's pre-Passover parody.

Radical Leftist Rocker Aviv Geffen: Send Bibi to Hell!

Incitement? Geffen puts up picture in concert of Netanyahu, Bennett and Liberman crossed out, shouts curses in calling to depose PM.

Palestinian Rappers Threaten to Sue Likud over ISIS Clip

Likud's ISIS-style campaign video has drawn the ire of a Jordan-based rap group for featuring their song without permission.

Anti-Semitic Israeli 'Ex-Jew' Has UK Performance Cancelled

Gilan Atzmon's Nottingham performance cancelled after residents report openly anti-Semitic statements to local council.

What BDS? US Superstar Band One Republic Coming to Israel

After cancellations from BDS and Hamas rockets, popular rock-pop band on its way: 'this performance realization of wish of a lifetime.'

Rapper Nicki Minaj Under Fire for Using Nazi Symbolism in Video

Dictator uniforms, red-white-and-black armbands, and massive army used in new music video by famous rappers.

Musician Peter Gabriel: I'm Not Anti-Israel, I'm Anti-Occupation

Singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel contributes songs to Gaza aid album, says he against "injustice and occupation".

'Ha'Olam Yafeh' - The World is Beautiful

The song "HaOlam Yafeh" (The World is Beautiful); by musicians Ovadia Hamama and Gil Akibayov from band "Heaven and Earth."

A Required Album for Lovers of Songs for the Soul

A new disc featuring songs of faith and hope, brings the listener closer to God with its beautiful soulfulness.

Latvian Nazi Musical Stirs Jewish Outrage

The Jewish community of Latvia has come out in protest of the musical 'glorifying' Nazi Herbert Cukurs, known as the 'Butcher of Riga'.

Beach Boys Cancel Israel Concert

The Beach Boys call off a concert that was scheduled for November 29 in Tel Aviv.

Emotional Song Describes Israel's Search for the Teens

Eliezer Botzer's 'Land Without Character' describes the emotional turmoil in Israel during search for murdered teens.

Watch: Special Song Played in Honor of Murdered Teens

Chabad-Lubavitch event interrupted by news of boys' bodies being found; orchestra plays special niggun in their memory.