Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
The reality of the past 12 months has remained far beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. Today, however, Israeli singer Kobi Aflalo is ready to document it. His new song “Ad SheYavo” (Until It Comes) is, in his words, a “jigsaw puzzle” of our year under the Coronavirus pandemic in special photos […]
How can you not be in love with Jane Bordeaux? We’re longtime fans of the adorable Israeli country/bluegrass band, and especially of their lovable lead singer, Doron Talmon. Each song is upbeat, quirky, and fun. Talmon’s sweet vocals and general mannerisms turn each Jane Bordeaux tune into an irresistible hit. […]
The great Shlomo Artzi, one of the true legends in contemporary Israeli music, is not pleased with the state of the world these days. His new single, “Devek” (Glue), laments the “new normal” to which we’ve – unfortunately – become accustomed. Watching the State of Israel react to the Coronavirus […]
“I miss singing, and songs, and the audience, and people…” So began a November 4, 2020 Instagram post by Israeli singer Rotem Cohen. He continued: “To sing close, to sing to many…to walk free, to hug intimately…” A few weeks later, Rotem showed the post to superstar producers Dolly and […]
Is there something in the water? Somehow this week, two prominent teens in Israeli music released sad breakup songs, while a third older music veteran released a (beautiful) sad song as well. Feeling down? Drown your sorrows in these three depressing songs. Or Amrami Brockman: “You broke everything in me” […]
He’s a prominent Israeli singer and actor, perhaps best known for his work on “Fauda”. She’s a popular Arab-Israeli television journalist, whose extensive resume includes anchor roles on nearly every television station in Israel. But they’re probably best known for their private lives. After a secret four-year relationship, Tzachi Halevi […]
In the years since her impressive 2018 Eurovision win, we’ve seen Netta Barzilai cluck like a chicken, dress up as a rhinoceros, bathe in a tub of donuts, and much more. But today, Netta demonstrates her artistic abilities in a very real way. And to do it, she channels her […]
On the eve of Rosh Hashana 2020, Shira Isakov was baking challot at her Mitzpe Rimon home. At some point, she and her husband, Aviad Moshe, began fighting verbally. Shortly afterwards, Shira informed her husband that she wanted a divorce and would spend the holiday with her parents. According to […]
“Od Lo Tamu Kol Pla’ayich” (Your Wonders Have Not Yet Ceased) is one of Rami Kleinstein’s greatest hits. Celebrating the magic of Israel, it’s often sung on Yom Ha’atzma’ut and other such “patriotic” occasions. But when Hagit Yaso and friend Bitanya Belai sing it on national television in honor of the […]
No doubt about it. Arik Einstein z”l had a LONG list of musical hits. But if you had to pick the biggest, which would you choose? The way I see it, his two biggest songs were “Uf Gozal” (Fly, Little Bird) and “Ani V’ata” (You and I). In fact, we […]