When I’m not listening to a particular Israeli music podcast that I happen to enjoy quite a bit, I like to tune in to Israeli radio whenever possible.
Of course I love the music…but I also enjoy hearing commentary from the DJ, the top-of-the-hour news, and yes, even the commercials, It helps me improve my Hebrew, and makes me feel more connected to the daily vibe of Israel.
But fully recognize I may be in the minority. Hey, I get it. I’m a radio geek. I like live DJs. I like to hear their style. I’m weird, I know.
For everyone else, there’s a new series of playlists on Spotify that bring you the music of Israeli radio, WITHOUT the talk!
Spotify user “lerman01” has created playlists which – somehow – collect the last 100 songs played on eight popular Israeli radio stations. Each new song is typically added to the playlist moments after it airs on the radio. These playlists allow fans to listen to the music of Israeli radio commercial-free! You can choose from any of the following Israeli stations:
Hebrew songs? Or a mix of Hebrew and English?
If you’re looking for Hebrew music, Kan Gimmel and Radio Lev HaMedina are definitely your best bets. But if you want to get a feel for the pulse of the nation, Galgalatz remains the most popular music station in Israel, playing approximately 50% Hebrew music and 50% international songs.
No matter which station you choose, however, you’re sure to spend an enjoyable hour or two sampling the best music played on Israeli radio.
A huge thanks to our friend Moshe Kaye for this great find. Are you a radio purist, or will you listen to these Spotify playlists? What’s your favorite radio station in Israel?
Listen: Israeli Radio Last 100 Songs Playlists on Spotify >>