music

Reggae Star Alpha Blondy: Deep Spiritual Connection to Israel

"Why did I come to Israel the first time? Why did Jerusalem become my biggest hit? There is an enormous energy behind Israel."

Lipa Schmeltzer's New Video Honors Hareidi Soldiers

Jewish superstar Lipa Schmeltzer releases music video that promotes solidarity among Jews worldwide.

Jerusalem Music Conference Reveals Israel's Hidden Gems

Hundreds are gathering in Jerusalem this week for the first annual Jerusalem Music Conference. Coverage includes photos and podcast.

Band That Sang Six Day War Tribute To Visit Israel War Memorial

Swedish band Sabaton's song Counterstrike is a tribute to the Six Day War. They will perform in Israel this week.

Photo Essay: Tzfat Klezmer Festival Brings City to Life

A record crowd attended the 25th annual Tzfat Klezmer Festival. View photos of the music, and more.

Jewish Star Winner Releases Hebrew Cover

Jewish Star 2012 winner Dovid Moskovits has released Sa'eni Nah, a Hebrew cover of the song "You Raise Me Up".

Photo Essay: Balabasta Festival Turns Market Into Street Fair

The Balabasta festival in the historic Mahane Yehuda marketplace, known as the shuk, featured music, art and performances.

Video: Canadian Wins International Jewish Singing Contest

Canadian singer Evan Malach won the 2012 Hallelujah Global Jewish Singing Contest, with his rendition of “Canaanite Blues.”

Israeli Rapper SHI 360's New Jonathan Pollard Protest Song

SHI 360 joins the list of musicians who have released songs in support of imprisoned Jewish-American Jonathan Pollard.

Matisyahu's New CD Features New Sound & New Look

His long beard and sidecurls are gone, but the positive vibe and spiritually uplifting message in his music and lyrics are unchanged.

'Chai Lights': LA Jewish Symphony Celebrates 18 Years of Music

The L.A. Jewish Symphony is celebrating its 18th, or Chai, anniversary.

'Rock Star Rabbi' Hits Broadway

A new musical, titled Soul Doctor, which tells the story of the beloved Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, is opening Off-Broadway Aug. 13.

Fresh Jewish Talent Showcased on Ohel Concert DVD Release

8th Day, Benny Friedman, Shloime Gertner, Eitan Katz & more make Ohel concert DVD producer excited for the future of Jewish music.

"Jerusalem" Reggae Singer Alpha Blondy to Perform in Jerusalem

Alpha Blondy will perform his hits "Masada" and "Jerusalem" in Jerusalem along with local Israeli talent at the Zion Reggae Festival.

Lollapalooza Music Festival: Next Year in Tel Aviv

Lollapalooza, one of the largest U.S.-based music festivals, will be coming to Tel Aviv in the summer of 2013.

Woodstock in Jerusalem All About Peace and Rock

Arutz Sheva visits the fourth Jerusalem Woodstock Revival concert, featuring Israeli artists performing music from the 1960s.

Jewish Teen Wins Google Science Prize

An eighth-grader from the San Diego Jewish Academy won a science prize amounting to $25,000, at annual Google Science Fair competition.

Russian Singer Withdraws from Wagner Fest Over Nazi Tattoo

Russian singer Evgeny Nikitin has pulled out of an opera festival in Germany amid controversy over his Nazi tattoo.

Israeli Heavy Metal Band to Become Turkish Citizens

An Israeli heavy metal band decides loving Turkey is not enough. The members want to be Turkish citizens. “I cried over the Mavi Mamara.”

New Musical Album Presents New Tune for 'Hava Nagila'

For the first time since 1918, the iconic Zionist song “Hava Nagila” has a brand new tune. It is presented in the album "New Sinai Sound".

Latma Star's New Album: Touching and Personal

Noam Jacobson, known to many for his appearances on Latma, releases debut album. "It's Israeli music with a very Jewish attitude."

SoulShine Music Festival to Feature Jewish Jams & Reggae

"How does every single Yid become moshiach? When you make another Yid happy," says Eliyahu Dov Shur, co-organizer of the festival.

Israelis Take to the Desert to Cry Out to G-d

Hundreds of Israelis gathered this week for prayers, dancing, and singing in what has become an annual event, called “The Tze'aka,”

Kippah Clad Robot Break Dancers Promote Good Communication

You can now watch Lipa Schmeltzer's new video "Hang Up the Phone" on your phone. Kippah wearing robot break dancers help out.

New York Boys Choir Sings in Honor of the "Kids of Courage"

New up-to-beat musical clip pays tribute to the activity of "Kids of Courage" on behalf of children with serious medical conditions.

New Singer Naftali Kalfa Praises Return to Zion

Naftali Kalfa's new CD features Shlomo Katz, Gad Ebaz, Shyne and Yosi Piamenta. His video Zion has already received over 40,000 hits.

"Jewish Puppet Rock Band" Hits the Stage, Releases Debut CD

Unlike real people, Barak finds that the special things about puppets is that "people do not judge them."

Carmen at Masada: Free Live Broadcast in 3 Locations

For the first time ever, a free live broadcast of the premier of Carmen at Masada will take place in three locations around Israel.

Yeshiva Boys Choir's New Dimension in Jewish Music

Known for their unique sound, The Yeshiva Boys Choir has long been held in high regard within the Jewish world of music.

TAU Cancels Wagner Concert Following Vehement Protests

Tel Aviv University announced that it would not hold a concert of composer Richard Wagner, after it sparked vehement public outcry.

TAU to Feature First Concert of Richard Wagner's Music?

Barring a change, in about two weeks for the very first time the sounds of Richard Wagner's music will play in the State of Israel.

Superstar Madonna Cozies Up to Members of 'Peace Now'

Madonna, performed for thousands of fans in Israel in a much anticipated “peace concert'; met with members of extreme Left group "Peace Now"

Torah Lecture on Redemption Gets Remixed into Hip Music Video

Rabbi Pinchas Winston is not a professional singer or musician, but a new music video gives his lectures a catchy beat and melody.

Hundreds Camp Out on Mount Zion This Past Shavuot

A couple describes what inspired them to organize a mass communal Shavuot celebration on Mount Zion. Photo essay and audio included.

Help IDF Chief Cantor Choose Song to Record

Lt. Col. Shai Abramson is recording a second album. And he wants you to help his select the final song.

Israel Day Concert Theme: Let Your Voice be Heard for Jerusalem

A United Jerusalem, NO to giving up any land in Israel, YES to stopping Iran, are themes of this year's Central Park concert. Details below.

Video: New Musical Clip Provides Powerful Look at the Holy City

With Yom Yerushalayim approaching, singer/songwriter Dovid releases a clip of his new song, “Jerusalem – Eye of the Universe."

Remembering, Singing and Telling of Israel's Fallen

Thousands attend the “Remembering, Singing and Telling” event, which was held at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem in honor of Memorial Day.

Combat Fighter Sings About Battle Trauma

Former combat soldier, Israeli singer, Idan Amedi preformed at the Zochrim memorial ceremony with his song about soldiers' pain and trauma.

Organic Food and Organic Music at Passover Moshav Fair

"The most beautiful thing is that our children want to come back here. It's a vote of confidence," says co-founder Rachel Trugman.

Video: After 6 Years, Avraham Fried "Keeps Climbing"

World renowned Hassidic singer Avraham Fried releases new album, "Keep Climbing", six years after his last album.

Passover Rhapsody - A Jewish Rock Opera

Aish HaTorah's Passover video tells the story of the holiday using Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Best Beatbox in the Field

An IDF paratrooper beatboxing during a break in an exercise conducted in the Golan Heights, March 2012.

"A Jewish Star" Provides Kosher Platform for Jewish Singers

Avraham Fried, Yossi Green, Eli Gerstner & others to judge 3rd annual "A Jewish Star" singing contest with entries from all over the world.

"Olam Haba" Purim Concert and Parade on Mount Zion

Olam Haba, Spiritual Judaism and several other groups are planning the ultimate all-night Purim party atop Jerusalem's Mt. Zion.

Interview with Jewish Guitar Hero Yossi Piamenta

They've all come to see the Israeli man with the big colorful kippah and grey beard shred super fast guitar solos with Sephardic rhythms.

Rapper SHI 360 Defends Israel on Campus, in Media

"I'm fed up with the media. The new cool thing seems to be to blame Israel for everything. It's raining? Blame Israel," says SHI 360.

New Music Video Calls for Aliyah to Israel

"Whether we are learning in yeshiva or fighting in the army, we're all in this together and everyone has a role to play," says Rivka David.

Shwekey's Cry No More: Terrorism, Disengagement, and Iran

Yaakov Shwekey's new single evokes different emotions as it looks at terrorism, the disengagement and Iran's nuclear program.

Six-Minute Music Video Delivers Holocaust Message on YouTube

Composer and producer Cecelia Margules accepted the challenge: to bring the Holocaust to the young generation in a fast-moving clip.

Menora 8 Promotes Music, Spirituality in Jerusalem

Reshimu, the popular venue for music and spirituality, merged with Shorashim. The venue has been renamed Menora 8.

Music Video: Shlock Rock's Kosher Cake

Watch Shlock Rock's latest music video, "Kosher Cake", based on Lady Gaga's "Poker Face".

Singer Yafa Yarkoni Dies at 86

Yarkoni was known as the "singer of the wars" because of military-themed songs but held ultra-leftist views.

Music Video: "The Copyright Project"

Music video takes a lighthearted look at the problem of the illegal copying and downloading that has plagued the music business.

Music Students Restore Lost Jewish Compositions

A new venture will see students from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance playing lost musical compositions of Jews.

Yehuda Glantz - Back on Stage in Israel!

Musician Yehuda Glantz is set to release a new album and on Thursday, he'll perform in Tel Aviv. He tells Arutz Sheva about the new album.

Chanukah Video: Candle in the Night

New music video tells the story of a young cynical guy who is bummed out by the darkness of the world...until he celebrates Chanukah.

Political Rapper, Religious Singer Unite on Stage

"The Vilna Gaon said that the only way that redemption will come through the unity, and unity will come through singing together."

Jazz Legends Sun Ra Arkestra in Israel

The band claiming to come from outer space lands in Israel. 87-year-old Marshall Allen talks about his life in jazz music.

Yosef Daniel's "13" is an Accolade to G-d's Works

Yosef Daniel's new song, "13", is a Spanish-Hebrew anthem which contains a prayer of appreciation to G-d.