Music
Israel Wins Eurovision Song Contest
The track by Netta is about female empowerment and was inspired by the #MeToo movement, she has said.
Louis Farrakhan’s New Album Features Stevie Wonder, Common, Snoop Dogg
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan just dropped a seven-CD album series — and some of your favorite artists may be on it.
Israeli Pop Duo Static & Ben-El Sign With Capitol Records
The deal was facilitated by Israeli-American media mogul Haim Saban.
Spotify Is Finally Coming To Israel
The platform’s ad-free service will cost less per month in Israel than it does in the U.S. — 19.90 shekels, or about $5.80, as opposed to $10 here.
‘Backstreet’s Back’ To Perform Again In Tel Aviv Suburb
The American pop band Backstreet Boys will perform in Israel for their second time.
Paul McCartney Wins A Prestigious Prize In Israel
McCartney is one of two recipients of the 2018 Wolf Prize in Music. The announcement called McCartney “one of the greatest songwriters of all time.”
Lorde Cancelled Her Concert In Israel. Here’s What 5 Other Artists Did Instead.
Here’s a look at how some prominent artists dealt with the issue in 2017.
Should We Still Be Singing Shlomo Carlebach’s Songs In The #MeToo Era?
If a collective trauma occurs in a community associated with a pioneering reformer, should that community still sing his music?
Should Jews Be Singing Christmas Songs?
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: Christmas music on every radio station. Should we Jews be joining in on the fun?
Niggun, Meet Jam Session: Joey Weisenberg May Be The Future Of Jewish Music.
“I like to imagine that all of these texts are in conversation with each other — that everyone is having these kind of musical dreams.”
