Tag: music
Violinist Miri Ben-Ari aims to create a ‘Symphony of Brotherhood’
Miri Ben-Ari began studying violin at age 5. “I grew up in a classical music bubble,” the Israeli-American musician told JNS. “I didn’t know anything except classical music as a child. I was so...
Lubavitcher psychotherapist creates rap video to aid addicts in recovery
Charles Goldberg, a Lubavitcher Chassid, refers to his latest project, “Recovery,” as “a video that can save lives.”
“I’m a clinical psychotherapist, but in order to ensure my mom is proud of me, I’m also...
Band places impressive song in impressive Hanukkah film
The latest entry to the ever-growing musical category of “modern Hanukkah songs” has arrived.
Distant Cousins—the popular Los Angeles-based band featuring former Blue Fringe frontman Dov Rosenblatt, Moshav’s Duvid Swirsky and singer-songwriter Ami Kozak—has a...
Matisyahu: ‘I’m definitely gonna win a Grammy’
They say that children make you young and Matisyahu, whose real name is Matthew Miller, celebrated the birth of his sixth child, Judah Mac Miller, 11 months ago, partly named after fellow Jewish rapper...
Holocaust-era instruments will be on display in Chicago in effort to give music of...
The Jewish Community Centers of Chicago are putting out a call: check your basements, attics and garages. You might find some hope there.
From April through September of 2023, JCC (Jewish Community Centers) Chicago will bring a...
An orchestra for musicians with and without disabilities
Ahuvi Kenigsbuch, 35, confidently stepped onstage to sing her own song, “Ten Li Ktzat Zman” (“Give Me a Little Time”), during the third annual concert of the Israel Integrative Orchestra on June 14.
She composed...
Monty Norman, Jewish-British composer of James Bond theme, dies at 94
Monty Norman, the Jewish-British composer and lyricist who wrote the theme song for the James Bond films, died on Monday at the age of 94 after battling a “short illness,” according to a statement posted on...
Back in blue: Hit Jewish rock group of decades ago is reuniting
It’s not quite New Kids on the Block getting back together, but it’s still meaningful.
When Blue Fringe released “My Awakening” in 2003, frontman Dov Rosenblatt had no idea that it would sell more than...
Grammy-nominated indie band caves to BDS, cancels two shows in Tel Aviv
The Grammy-nominated indie folk-rock band Big Thief has canceled two concerts in Tel Aviv after being criticized by pro-BDS activists.
The band, whose bassist Max Oleartchik is Israeli and lives in Tel Aviv, announced the...
Nazi weapons site is to be filled with the sounds of Jewish-composed music
He and his family escaped the Nazis. His music will now be played where Hitler’s regime tested its weapons.
The New York Philharmonic—in an event a decade in the making—will hold three performances next week...