music

Fairfield students get a 'surreal' musical history lesson with instruments from the Holocaust

High schools received preserved instruments as part of the collection known as the "Violins of Hope," which Jews played before and during the Holocaust.

By JARROD WARDWELL/CONNECTICUT POST/TNS
18/11/2024

Days after coming out of the closet, Israeli singer Eden Hason engaged to boyfriend Yotam Gavriel

Many knew about Hason's relationship but respected the singer and his partner, allowing them to come out publicly in their own time.

By WALLA! CELEB
16/11/2024
 Guitarist Liat Cohen.

Jerusalem international Oud Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

This year’s rollout takes place November 21-30 at various spots around town, such as the Jerusalem Theatre, the Yellow Submarine, the National Library of Israel (NLI), and the Mazkeka music club.

16/11/2024

Mizrahi pop singer Eden Hason comes out as gay

Hason follows in the footsteps of other LGBTQ+ Israeli icons, indicating a societal shift for Mizrahi music fans.

By MICKEY LEVIN , MAYA GADESH , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
15/11/2024
  Eden Golan represents Israel in the Eurovision final in Malmo, Sweden

Eden Golan: Representing Israel at Eurovision was 'such an honor'

The Eurovision singer shared details behind her new single 'Older' on ABC's News Live.

Primal Scream, Paul Weller, and Kneecap to headline 'Gig for Gaza' charity concert

“This is an opportunity to enjoy a night of powerful music and make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing unimaginable hardship,” a press release for the show said.

Paul Weller, Primal Scream, Kneecap headline London's 'Gig for Gaza'

During a recent tour of the US, Weller, a longtime advocate for leftwing causes, performed with a Palestinian flag draped over his guitar amplifier.

How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music

Netsky said he thinks the Yiddish theater music in the archive files is particularly valuable because it was maligned by the classical composers as shund (trash) and neglected.

By JON KALISH/JTA
12/11/2024
 Heddy Lamar in the film 'Ziegfeld Girl.'

Jerusalem Highlights: November 8 – 14

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Music from the battlefield: Ukrainian activist, music promoter graces Israel's international fest.

Zakharov tends to the sunny side of life, and he is a major mover and shaker on the Ukrainian cultural scene, with a definite accent on artistic vehicles that seek to cultivate a better world for all

07/11/2024
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