music

Meet the Bereaved Fathers' Choir

The Bereaved Fathers' Choir is a group of men who lost their children to terror or in IDFservice and who deal with the grief by singing.

Hassidic Star Fried Sings Israel's Popular Songs

Famed Hassidic star Avraham Fried connects to Israeli musical "jewels" that have lyrics that suit his singing tradition.

Strains of Klezmer Rollicks Through Tzefat

The International Klezmer Festival has just locked up three days of rollicking musical celebration in the mystical city of Tzefat.

Video: ‘Bravo, IDF’ Elderly Tell Soldier-Musicians

New York-born violinist Ori Wissner-Levy helps the IDF spread cheer as part of a special project for musicians who serve in the army.

Avraham Fried Celebrates 30 Years of Making Music

Hassidic singer Avraham Fried is marking the 30th year of his career with a new album written by Israeli songwriters.

Video: 2 Flags Raised, Lebanese Dancer Appears With Israeli Band

Al-Arabiya calls Lebanese belly dancer 'undercover agent', not for clothes, but for performing with Israelis and raising both flags on stage

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Maccabeats A Cappella Group to Perform in Jerusalem

Their Candlelight video has 5.5 million hits. Now the Jewish a capella group is hitting Jerusalem with their unique non-instrumental sound.

Ziggy Marley, Son of Reggae Legend, Visits Israel

Arutz Sheva meets Ziggy Marley, son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, in Israel. "Israel feels like home to me," he says.

Jewish Music Child Prodigy Filmed

Check out this amazing young talent! Only seven years old, but with professional stage presence.

Religious Music School Ends its First Year with Big Celebration

Hundreds of people came out to see the accomplishments of the students of Mizmor, the religious music school.

Music Video: 'Stay Up All Night!'

Just in time for the Festival of Weeks, a Shavuot music video reminds Jews around the world that Tuesday night is the time to "stay up all night!"

Video: Mr. Heavy Metal Performs Hatikva in Tel Aviv

"Mr. Heavy Metal" Marty Friedman performs Hatikva with Japanese metal band in Israel. Jewish former Megadeth member rocks Tel Aviv.

Did Pop Culture 'Kill' Israeli Folklore Music?

Bar Ilan's Music Dept. held a conference about Israeli music. Arutz Sheva TV speaks with one of the academic organizers about Israeli culture.

No Political Blues for Deep Purple

Members of the band “Deep Purple” have no qualms about performing in Israel – and says those who do are “wimps.”

Video Song for the IDF: May G-d Bless the Soldiers

A new video song by Dov Hoschander includes moving pictures of soldiers as he sings, “HaShem, protect our men in arms as they defend our land.”

Famous Israeli Singer Teaches Music to Religious Students

INN TV visits Mizmor, a special school of music for Israel's religious sector.

Arutz Sheva TV Presents: New Purim Song for Kids (& Everyone)

Arutz Sheva's children section records a brand new song in honor of Purim.

Real Estate Developer Robert Stark Joins Yehudah Katz on New CD

Developer Bob Stark is back in Israel not just for real estate, but also to promote his new album with Yehudah Katz of Reva L'Sheva fame.

From Gangsta-Rapper to a Representative of the Jewish People

Rap artist SHYNE, today known as Moshe Levy, talks to Israel National News about his Jewish roots and how they apply to his life and career.

Owner of Fire Damaged Ein Hod Music Box Museum Optimistic

45 years of gathering rare music boxes were damaged in the Carmel fire but the museum's undaunted American oleh owner is reopening.

Interview: Hassidic Music Singer Mendy Werdyger

Hassidic Music Singer Mendy Werdyger came out with his 5th studio album. The album is entitled "Tomid B'Chol Yom" ("Always, Every Day").

From Jail to Judaism, Rapper 'Shines' with Rabbi

Recently out of jail, rapper Shyne now goes by the name Moshe Levi and is giving inspirational talks to yeshiva youth with Rabbi Eli Goldsmith.

Kosher Hip-Hop - Can Rap Music be Converted to Judaism?

Yitz "Y-Love" Jordan talks about his tour in Israel, his journey to Judaism and kosher hip-hop.

Photo Essay: "Balabusta" Shuk Street Fair in Jerusalem Market

Summer street fair brings music and art to Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda shuk. A Golda Meir made of beans, reggae, klezmer and more graced the market.

Yeshiva Hip-Hop Band "Shtar" Releases New CD

Ori M’Ori of Shtar gave up rapping after he started attending yeshiva in Jerusalem. But it was a rabbi who encouraged him to continue.

Israeli Singer David D'or Promotes Israel Through Music

Operatic Singer David D'or's version of Lecha Dodi was chosen to head a world music CD, and non-Jewish fans mistook it for modern Israeli music.

Israel Music: 'Cultural Terrorism' Fails

Despite concerns that Arab pressure caused “cultural terrorism,” Israel's summer music schedule is stronger than ever, including. Verdi at Massada.

Singer Shwekey in Judea Concert

The famed chassidic singer Yaakov Shwekey plans for his first-ever concert in Judea, an appearance in Efrat next week.

"Complete Unity" Concert to Showcase Yeshiva Talent

Known performers will join yeshiva students for the "Complete Unity" Concert, which will benefit two locals charities and showcase new talent.

Photo Essay: Boombamela Festival Welcomes Torah Outreach

An inspiring story on why a secular beach festival welcomes Torah outreach and why the rabbis who come feel they make a difference.

Klezmer Legend Giora Feidman Releases 40th CD

Witty, philosophical and humble at age 73, Israeli clarinetist Giora Feidman has released his 40th CD in about 40 years.

Pro-Arab Protesters Attempt to Stop Music Performances in Israel

As part of an ongoing response to Israeli building in eastern Jerusalem, protesters target musicians lined up to perform in Israel this summer.

Jewish Folk Duo Elyon Seeks to Inspire through Music

Eliezer Kosoy and Yonasan Hill talk about their new CD and accepting G-d's will as positive despite cancer or million dollar movie contracts.

Music Video: Actor Gili Shushan's Innovative Animation

Israeli actor Gili Shushan's body transforms into thousand of little Hebrew letters in new video.

‘The Birth of the World' Musical at Emunah College in Jerusalem

Drama Students at Emunah Women’s College performed an original musical dealing with facets of religious women’s lives to sold out audiences.

Music Video: Straight from Akko, Eliad Eliyahu's "Clouds"

Musician finds peace in the Israeli train station. Check out Eliad Eliyahu's latest music video Clouds.

Yehoram Gaon Marks 50 Years in Show Biz with New Kids' TV Show

International superstar Yehoram Gaon is celebrating his 50th year in entertainment with a new children's television show.

Israeli Rocker Recreates Temple Instruments on new "Levite" CD

Ilan Green's 'Voices of the Levites' uses re-created instruments based on those used in the Holy Temple. His concerts unite secular and religious.

New Aaron Razel & Yerachmiel Ziegler CD celebrates Shabbat

Interview with Jerusalem musicians Aaron Razel and Yerachmiel Ziegler who team up on an upbeat new CD that celebrates Shabbat.

Brothers in Music: Shlomo and Eitan Katz

Brothers Shlomo and Eitan Katz, both professional singers, talk to INN TV's Yoni Kempinski about their lives on and offstage.

INR Simulcasting Jewish Rock Music Festival

Singer Gershon Veroba talks about the RockAmi Festival featuring Moshav Band, Soulfarm, Piamenta and other young funky Jewish musicians.

Audio: Exclusive Matisyahu Interview on New CD & Tour in Israel

Matisyahu returns to Israel on tour with new positive, hopeful songs that combine hasidic Judaism, jam band rock, hip hop and reggae.

Video: Interview with Shlomo Katz on New CD and Jewish Music

Israeli singer talks about his new CD of spiritual, inspiring Jewish music, his Irgun underground uncle, and more.

Music Video: Shamor V'Zachor

Yerachmiel ("Rocky") Zeigler and Aaron Razael present a music video clip from their new album, Raza De Shabbat -- Secrets of the Sabbath.

Dead Sea Jewish Rock and Soul Festival

The festival featured many of the artists and events that fall under the category of "original Jewish roots music" or "redemption rock."

Music Icon Ariel Zilber: I'll Be There to Prevent the Expulsion

Israeli rock/folk singer Ariel Zilber