Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
The Year of Netta, Noa, and National Pride By and large, the biggest Israeli musical memories of 2019 will undoubtedly restore your faith in the mission and purpose of the State of Israel. From Jewish pride to pride in the good ‘ol Blue and White…from singers with special needs to […]
The new season of “HaKochav Haba” is well underway, with a parade of contestants competing to representing Israel in Eurovision 2020. The reality show that made Netta Barzilai a household name around the world is breaking ratings records this year, Maariv reports. But Kan Broadcasting, the final authority in Israel […]
It’s that time again. Time for Israel to select a representative for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest to take place this May in Amsterdam. As Israel has done for the past five years, the country’s contestant will be selected in a reality singing contest called “HaKochav Haba L’erevision” (the next […]
Please Note: Due to international restrictions set in place by Eurovision producers, we are unable to show you the clips associated with today’s stories. You can watch the entire Eurovision Song Contest from the official Swedish site. Click here to view. Israeli Music Today: Transcript Today in Israeli Music, Eurovision 2019 has come […]
From the “better late than never” department… Not sure how we missed this earlier, but we just discovered (thanks, Mason!) this cool video starring Israeli “Wonder Woman”, Gal Gadot. In the video, Gal welcomes the Eurovision community to Tel Aviv, Israel’s “non-stop” city. She goes on to explain why she […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just days before Kobi Marimi takes the stage at Eurovision 2019, the official Israeli entry has been tweaked – but just a little. Kobi’s song “Home” got a minor face lift this week, slightly re-arranged to create a more contemporary sound. A guitar can now be heard throughout the song, […]