Jewish Music

An overview of synagogue and religious music, including cantillation, nusah, the nigun, cantors and cantorial music, and the influence of prayer in the synagogue.

A Renaissance composer who applied the conventions of choral music to Jewish liturgy

With klezmer's popularity on the rise, artists have taken it in new--and sometimes "controversial"--directions.

In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.

In Israel, even the musical is political.

Music in modern-day Israel has a rich history reaching back to the years before the founding of the State.

A unique sound emanating from a unique place