Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
Seems like just yesterday to some, but 1998 was 25 years ago. It was the year Google was founded, ‘Titanic’ was a hit in theaters, and Monica Lewinsky was a household name. But what songs were playing on Israeli radios 25 years ago? This week, we set the dials on our Israeli Music Time Machine […]
Who runs the world? Girls, of course. As we catch up on a few podcasts that aired on the radio but not published online, here’s a great episode from March 2023 in celebration of International Women’s Day. We’re turning up the volume and spotlighting the empowering sounds of Israeli music created for women, by women. […]
In our weeks-long celebration of Israel’s 75th, we neglected to keep you up-to-date with the amazing NEW music coming out of Israel. It’s time to correct that injustice right now! This week, Israel Hour Radio proudly presents a countdown of the top 15 songs of the week, based on the songs that received the most […]
It’s been a few weeks since the Israeli music world was abuzz over the big announcement that Ishay Ribo would be the first Israeli singer to headline Madison Square Garden. Could Noa Kirel be next? According to Mako, Kirel’s people are looking into it. After conquering Yarkon Park and placing third in Eurovision 2023, Kirel […]
Have I mentioned how much I adore Rami Kleinstein? Since the time I began learning about Israel’s music scene in the mid 1990s, Rami has been one of my all-time favorites. Before I knew Rami, I was a huge Billy Joel fan – so when someone suggested I look into “Israel’s Piano Man,” I couldn’t […]
What’s your favorite Israeli song of all time? Last week, we brought you part one of the results from Kan Gimmel radio’s recent countdown of listeners’ favorites, and today, we’re proud to bring you part two. Each song is a classic, each instantly recognizable, and most are very singable! In honor of Israel’s 75th, enjoy […]
Chances are you’ve been singing “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” (“Jerusalem of Gold”) your whole life. But do you know the history of the iconic Israeli song? In a nutshell, the song became a symbol of hope, resilience, and love for Jerusalem during a critical period in Israeli history. As tensions escalated before the Six Day War […]
Sure, Hanan Ben Ari has achieved nearly every milestone in Israeli entertainment. But now, he add one more significant achievement to his resume: El Al spokesperson. In a funny new ad for El Al, Hanan shares his El Al experiences in a parody of his hit song, “Hananya.” Who’s excited like a child on the […]
Looking for a little inspiration this Yom Yerushalayim? Naturally, MyIsraeliMusic.com can help. Jerusalem Day, also known as Yom Yerushalayim, holds great significance in Israel’s history and is celebrated annually on the 28th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This day commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967. Prior to the […]
The Power of a Unicorn! Noa Kirel brought Israel to the finals of Eurovision 2023. As expected, Noa’s explosive performance at Tuesday’s Eurovision Song Contest semi-final has propelled her to Saturday night’s Grand Final. Her impressive vocals and choreography wowed viewers across the globe. “That dance break from Noa was insane!” one YouTube viewer commented. […]
