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Watch: Mordechai Ben David in new song

Popular hasidic singer Mordechai Ben David performs new song "Al Tashlicheni" as composed by Shimshon Neiman of London.

Watch: Mordechai Ben David in new song

Celine Dion schedules second show in Israel

Canadian superstar to hold second show on August 5 in Tel Aviv, after tickets nearly sold out for her first show.

Celine Dion schedules second show in Israel

Yitzhak Attias: A life in the footsteps of music

Yitzhak Attias combines Latin, Flamenco, sounds of nature, and Jewish themes in his fusion music

Yitzhak Attias: A life in the footsteps of music

Rapper's Jordan concert canceled over alleged Israel support

Upcoming concert by 16-year-old Bhad Bhabie in Jordan canceled over social media post appearing to support Israel.

Rapper's Jordan concert canceled over alleged Israel support

Jewish musician who published over 150 volumes dies at 86

Velvel Pasternak, who worked to preserve Jewish musical heritage, dies at 86.

Jewish musician who published over 150 volumes dies at 86

Aharon Razel: The melody is still burning

Arutz Sheva speaks to singer Aharon Razel about his music journey, his Holocaust song which became wildly popular and his daily schedule.

Aharon Razel: The melody is still burning

Watch: The new Israeli 'We Are the World'

30 of Israel's greatest artists sing of their love for the land and people of Israel.

Watch: The new Israeli 'We Are the World'

German band Rammstein slammed for concentration camp-style video

A yellow Star of David could be seen on at least one of the band member's uniforms.

German band Rammstein slammed for concentration camp-style video

Rapper apologizes for anti-Semitic lyrics quoted by NBA star

Rapper whose song lyrics got LeBron James into hot water when apologizes to Jewish community.

Rapper apologizes for anti-Semitic lyrics quoted by NBA star

Watch: Tel Aviv Mayor plays 'Yedid Nefesh' on recorder

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai visits home of haredi council member Naftali Lubert and surprises audience.

Watch: Tel Aviv Mayor plays 'Yedid Nefesh' on recorder

Kanye West distances himself from Trump

Musician Kanye West, famous for embracing President Trump at the White House, says he was used to propagate messages he doesn't believe in.

Kanye West distances himself from Trump

Studying music, society in new BA program in southern Israel

New BA program in Sapir College opens in Yerucham in southern Israel.

Studying music, society in new BA program in southern Israel

Jewish music artists pay tribute to Israeli music

'Project Relax' Jewish music compilations puts out album devoted to Israeli music, with authentic Israeli style.

Jewish music artists pay tribute to Israeli music

Lana Del Rey cancels Israel concert

After pressure from BDS, American singer and songwriter announces she will postpone Israel concert until she can also visit "Palestine".

Lana Del Rey cancels Israel concert

Watch: Mordechai Shapira's new single 'Friends'

Watch Mordechai Shapira's new music video.

Watch: Mordechai Shapira's new single 'Friends'

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'.

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

'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.

'Performing in Israel is not a political statement'

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.

Bilingual cover to Israeli hit - 'Modeh Ani'

Another danger to the Eurovision contest in Israel?

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

Another danger to the Eurovision contest in Israel?

Y-Studs and Shai Abramson present 'Hineni Kan'

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

Y-Studs and Shai Abramson present 'Hineni Kan'

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.

German music award scrapped over rappers' anti-Semitic lyrics

Artists return German music award over rappers’ Holocaust lyrics

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

Artists return German music award over rappers’ Holocaust lyrics

Music during the Omer?

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

Music during the Omer?

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.

Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist saved by Bar Mitzvah gift

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.

Music of Holocaust victims returns to former Nazi camp

Aharon Razel sings about love of Torah study

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

Aharon Razel sings about love of Torah study

Spotify is finally coming to Israel

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

Spotify is finally coming to 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.

The rapper and the rabbi working to revitalize Judeo-Spanish

Holocaust survivor who founded music center dies at 96

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

Holocaust survivor who founded music center dies at 96

Watch: Songs with my father

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

Watch: Songs with my father

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

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

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.

Watch: When Tom Petty visited Israel

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.

Riots as Israeli singer attends Morocco music 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.'

'Our father, deal kindly with us'

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

Debut album from Yonina - Simple Truth

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.

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

Kinderlach band's new single: The Time is Now

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

Kinderlach band's new single: 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.

Watch: 'The Sound of Silence' 2017

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

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

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

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: Sruly Lipschitz  performs with 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: 'Mama' in honor of Mother's Day

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: When a settler performed at an Arab wedding

Watch: Animated Passover medley

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

Watch: Animated Passover medley

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.

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

Up and coming artist newest music video has gone viral

Musician Levi Robin creates music for the masses.

Up and coming artist newest music video has gone viral

The mystical power of music

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

The mystical power of music

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.

Watch: Jewish music singer praises being an Israelite

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.

Prominent singer Meir Banai dies at 55

Leonard Cohen dies at 82

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

Leonard Cohen dies 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.

British composer to Israeli group: Don't use my 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."

Yonina presents the 'Simple Truth' of love

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.

Shimi Angel features in classical a cappela group

Watch: 'I Am Israel' clip celebrates Independence Day

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

Watch: 'I Am Israel' clip celebrates Independence Day

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.

Watch: 'Ma Nishtana' never sounded so cool

US rap star Wiz Khalifa to perform in Israel this summer

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

US rap star Wiz Khalifa to perform in Israel this summer

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Hasidic Musician Yosi Piamenta Dies at 64

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: Israeli Startup Revolutionizes the Music Industry