Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
It’s been a few weeks since the Israeli music world was abuzz over the big announcement that Ishay Ribo would be the first Israeli singer to headline Madison Square Garden. Could Noa Kirel be next? According to Mako, Kirel’s people are looking into it. After conquering Yarkon Park and placing […]
Have I mentioned how much I adore Rami Kleinstein? Since the time I began learning about Israel’s music scene in the mid 1990s, Rami has been one of my all-time favorites. Before I knew Rami, I was a huge Billy Joel fan – so when someone suggested I look into […]
What’s your favorite Israeli song of all time? Last week, we brought you part one of the results from Kan Gimmel radio’s recent countdown of listeners’ favorites, and today, we’re proud to bring you part two. Each song is a classic, each instantly recognizable, and most are very singable! In […]
Chances are you’ve been singing “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” (“Jerusalem of Gold”) your whole life. But do you know the history of the iconic Israeli song? In a nutshell, the song became a symbol of hope, resilience, and love for Jerusalem during a critical period in Israeli history. As tensions escalated […]
Sure, Hanan Ben Ari has achieved nearly every milestone in Israeli entertainment. But now, he add one more significant achievement to his resume: El Al spokesperson. In a funny new ad for El Al, Hanan shares his El Al experiences in a parody of his hit song, “Hananya.” Who’s excited […]
Looking for a little inspiration this Yom Yerushalayim? Naturally, MyIsraeliMusic.com can help. Jerusalem Day, also known as Yom Yerushalayim, holds great significance in Israel’s history and is celebrated annually on the 28th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This day commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War […]
In September 2023, Israeli singer Ishay Ribo made history by being the first Israeli performer to sell out Madison Square Garden. Yes, you read that right…the iconic, historic, 20,789 seat MSG. Home of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and for all intents and purposes, Billy Joel. After last […]
The Power of a Unicorn! Noa Kirel brought Israel to the finals of Eurovision 2023. As expected, Noa’s explosive performance at Tuesday’s Eurovision Song Contest semi-final has propelled her to Saturday night’s Grand Final. Her impressive vocals and choreography wowed viewers across the globe. “That dance break from Noa was […]
Could you compile a list of your favorite Israeli songs of all time? Not so easy, right? Well, in honor of Israel’s 75th, Kan Gimmel radio recently asked listeners to do just that – to vote for their favorite Israeli songs of all time. On Yom Ha’atzmaut 2023, they counted […]
Ever since Harel Skaat burst onto the Israeli music scene on “Kochav Nolad” in 2005, I’ve been a big fan. So I jumped at the chance to see him in a recent appearance in New Jersey on April 30, 2023. Harel’s concert was hosted by the Israeli-American Council (IAC), as […]