Music: Israeli & Jewish Music
A beloved book, a classic Italian film and now, a disturbingly timely opera
“Right now in this country, I don’t know that you can open minds with an opera,” he said. “But I think we can respond.”
What do Bible characters have on their 2021 Spotify Wrapped list?
Why Abraham likes Barbra Streisand. Sarah likes Joni Mitchell and David digs Fleetwood Mac.
Kenny G thinks he’ll win an Oscar. First he has to find his soul.
Like the tides, romance or dentists’ waiting rooms, Kenny G has always seemed to exist. But have you ever wondered what he’s like?
How Neil Diamond wrote his best song and worst album — and why it’s all Lenny Bruce’s fault
“I Am…I Said” may be the greatest song that Neil Diamond ever wrote. The rest of “Stones,” now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is another story.
Jerry Seinfeld and Jon Stewart ate hummus here — the forgotten Middle Eastern history of a comedy legend
Jerry Seinfeld and Jon Stewart ate hummus here — the forgotten Middle Eastern history of a comedy legend
Before the Comedy Cellar, there was Café Feenjon: a forgotten Middle Eastern Coffee House in Greenwich Village that became the legendary comedy club.
How Leonard Bernstein embraced his Jewishness — and changed the world
“Bernstein’s Wall,” a new documentary, tells the legendary composer and conductor’s story using his own voice and exploring his political side.
The 10 most terrifying (Jewish) songs for Halloween
Is there anything scarier than the “Monster Mash?” Actually, yes – these 10 songs by Jewish artists.
On Paul Simon’s 80th birthday, his 7 most Jewish songs
Unlike his tribesmen Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, Simon is rarely thought of as a Jewish songwriter,
How Arnold Schoenberg changed my life (and might even change yours too)
With his 12-tone system and his work with the Second Viennese School, the Jewish-turned-Lutheran-turned Jewish composer changed the corse or music.
Why a 17-year-old Israeli virtuoso is already winning comparisons to the greatest pianists of all time
When he was five, Yoav Levanon won the National Piano Competition in Israel; at seven, he debuted with the Israel Chamber Orchestra.