Welcome to Israel, a land that’s so much more than war and occupation. It’s also a land of greedy Jews. So teaches a new YouTube video by Kan Broadcasting, producers of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv. “Eurovision: The Musical” is a 4.5 minute musical production, starring Eurovision […]
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As the Eurovision Song Contest gets underway in Tel Aviv, signs sponsored by Israeli burger chain “Burger Ranch” have been popping up. “Good luck to all Eurovision participants!” the sign reads in English. Adding – in Hebrew – “Just kidding. Good luck only to Kobi!” Pretty clever way to welcome […]
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In honor of the Eurovision returning to Israel for the first time in 20 years, Galit Mor and Artur Katz, our favorite Israeli mash-up creators, have hit another home run with their new creation: A mash-up of every single song Israel has brought to the Eurovision since their first appearance […]
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Last week, Eurovision Song Contest promoters announced that “Material Girl” Madonna would perform at this year’s Eurovision in Tel Aviv. But minutes after the announcement, BDS activists began protesting Madonna’s appearance. Although Madonna has performed in Israel three times in the past, BDS activists can be very persuasive. Anything can […]
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Love it or hate it, the Eurovision has always held a special place in the heart of many Israelis. The contest many love to hate has produced some of Israel’s best-known and most-loved songs over the years. So with Eurovision 2019 less than 2 months away, Kan Broadcasting recently posted […]
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March 18, 2019: Our daily look at Israeli music news and information! Today: The biggest stars in Israeli music are bigger than ever…Netta Barzilai’s statement in support of Kobi Marimi…and “Shallow” remains the song that just won’t go away, especially on Purim. Israeli Music Today: Transcript Today in Israeli Music, Netta Barzilai speaks […]
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March 15, 2019: Our daily look at Israeli music news and information! Today: a roundup of brand new Israeli songs released this week, including new tunes from Rami Kleinstein, Shiri Maimon, Kobi Marimi, Jane Bordeaux, The Revivo Project, Netta Barzilai, and Eli Botner. Israeli Music Today: Transcript This is MyIsraeliMusic.com, I’m Josh Shron, […]
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March 11, 2019: Our daily look at Israeli music news and information! Today: Israel has finally revealed its Eurovision song (“Home” by Kobi Marimi)…Rotem Cohen delivers a knockout performance in NYC…and Happy 40th to Keren Peles! Israeli Music Today: Transcript This is MyIsraeliMusic.com, I’m Josh Shron, and here’s your Israeli music news for […]
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Ladies and gentlemen, here it is: “Home” by Kobi Marimi. After waiting for what feels like an eternity, Israel finally released its official song entry to Eurovision 2019. It is a powerful ballad, 360 degrees from 2018’s entry, “Toy”. Less than two hours since its official release, the YouTube video […]
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March 7, 2019: Our daily look at Israeli music news and information! Today: A tiny teaser of Kobi Marimi’s entry to Eurovision 2019…opening night for Shiri Maimon and company in the Israeli production of “Chicago”…and a hot new song for Eden Ben Zaken. Israeli Music Today: Transcript This is MyIsraeliMusic.com, I’m Josh Shron, […]
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