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Israel Hour Radio – May 19, 2019: Eurovision 2019 Wrap-Up

Israel Hour Radio Podcast - May 19, 2019: Eurovision Wrap Up

Mairov and Josh look back at the best ‘Israeli’ moments of Eurovision 2019, with highlights from the Shalva Band, Idan Raichel, Kobi Marimi, a fantastic medley of Israeli Eurovision entries, and much more! Plus, all-new music from Shiri Maimon, Hatikva 6, Noa Kirel, Moshe Peretz and Lior Narkis, and many more! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOW […]

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Enjoy The Magic of Shalva: The Band Gives the Performance of a Lifetime (Bring Tissues)

The Shalva Band performs at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv (Source: YouTube screenshot)

Their dreams came true after all. The Shalva Band, a talented group of Israeli musicians with disabilities, competed earlier this year to represent Israel at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. They made it to the finals, but had to withdraw from the competition due to a Eurovision requirement to rehearse on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. […]

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Israeli Music Today – Episode #32: Hatikva 6, Shiri Maimon, Stephane Legar (and a Snake!)

Israeli Music Today: Transcript Today in Israeli Music, Hatikvah 6 releases an incredible new song and blows us away in New York on the same day…Shiri Maimon steps out of her comfort zone – and nails it…and Stephane Legar posts one of the strangest videos I’ve ever seen, viewer discretion advised. This is MyIsraeliMusic.com, where we’re building a […]

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THE LIST: This Week’s Israeli Music Charts (5.16.19)

THE LIST: This week's Israeli music charts

Israeli music charts from around the country Every Thursday, MyIsraeliMusic.com brings you the the top 10 songs on the Israeli music charts, as reported by some of Israel’s most respected media outlets. Click on the song links to hear your favorite Israeli songs on Apple Music or Amazon Music. (MyIsraeliMusic.com will earn a small commission […]

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Why Is Kobi Marimi Crying?

Israeli Eurovision contestant Kobi Marimi, crying on stage (Source: Kobi Marimi Instagram feed)

It’s been noted many times that Kobi Marimi, Israel’s representative to Eurovision 2019, has a tendency to break down and cry on stage. Yes, Kobi’s song “Home” is quite emotional…but, c’mon…after you’ve sung it several dozen times, you’d think the emotions would be slightly diminished, no? Apparently not. Kobi posted an emotional photo of himself […]

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Israeli Music Today – Episode #31: Eurovision 2019, Netta Barzilai, Kobi Marimi

Israeli Music Today: Transcript Today in Israeli Music, Eurovision 2019 is now underway in Tel Aviv, and we have a lot to talk about! Netta Barzilai kicked off the contest with last year’s winner, Toy…Kobi Marimi makes a few minor tweaks to this year’s entry, “Home”…and a controversial Israeli video welcomes Eurovision tourists to Israel. This is MyIsraeliMusic.com, […]

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