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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.

New Music Video Keeps Holocaust Memories Alive

"Rainbow in the Night," a new music video about the Holocaust, keeps alive the memories of the Jews who perished.

Avishai Rosen: Beautiful Jewish Music at 12 Years Old

At only 12 years of age, Avishai Rosen has made ​​a remarkable leap and has become one of the most popular singers of Jewish music.

Sephardic Hazzanut Website Promotes Traditional Jewish Music

There are no rock guitars or hip-hop beats, just simple acapella songs perfomed with traditional pronunciation by Faraj Samra.

"Doors of Repentance" - Delving into Hasidic Music

Guitarist Nadav Bachar and violinist Oren Tzur launch “Doors of Repentance,” project with acoustic versions of Hassidic melodies .

Religion and Rock - Lazer Lloyd Releases New CD

He said, "Whatever you put in, you get back a hundred thousand times." Every time I tell this story I end up crying.

17th Annual Rabbi Carlebach Tribute Concert

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's songs are among the most well-known in the Jewish world. The concert unites veterans and younger talent.

Tribute Song for Gilad Shalit - Mafteach Soul

Vocal group Mafteach Soul releases tribute Song for Gilad Shalit.

Oud Festival To Feature Sephardic Music

The Jerusalem International Oud Festival will take place November 10th to November 19th at the Confederation House.

Jewish Rock Group JudaBlue Releases David & Goliath Video

"We wanted the outdoor footage so badly that we went out in the middle of the storm and waited by the field until the eye of the tornado."

Shlomo Katz/Aaron Razel Benefit Concert for Disabled Israelis

"Real happiness has nothing to do with reason. To be happy for no reason reaches out so much more," said Rabbi Shlomo Katz.

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Grateful Dead Tribute Band in Jerusalem

"Religious shmeligious. Once I heard Reb Shlomo say that he doesn't the meaning of the words religious and secular."

Free Sukkot Concert on Mt. Zion with Aharit Hayamim Hai

Samet refers to the band's eclectic style as "a combination of Carlebach, klezmer, traditional hassidic music and reggae."

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Program Unites Secular, Religious Israelis During Holidays

"I think this is like a new wave. People are understanding that they can be connected to different parts of our culture."

Shlomo Katz Releases New Live CD

"I was always looking forward to being able to capture all the moments that happen live and share it with the world," says Shlomo Katz.

"Twilight" Star and Hollywood Friends Visit Israel

Arutz Sheva TV met a group of television and movie celebrities who are in Israel with "America’s Voices in Israel".

Musical Video of Hope: Camp Simcha for Children With Cancer

Camp Simcha, an overnight US camp for children battling cancer, visited the Statue of Liberty and recorded a moving musical video.

Holocaust Kaddish Composition Premieres at Yad Vashem

Dr. Lawrence Siegel's "Kaddish - I Am Here", a musical composition based on testimonies of Holocaust survivors, premiered in Israel.