Reggae
The alchemist of the strings: Michael Greilsammer returns to Jerusalem
From classical foundations to Caribbean reggae and cinematic themes, Michael Greilsammer brings his musical odyssey home to Jerusalem.
Burning Spear keeps the reggae fire going in 2 Israel shows
The Israeli reggae man
Shlepping Nachas: The four man Jerusalem hassidic reggae music band
Rocking Jah-rusalem
Rastaman Alpha Blondy to headline the Zion Reggae Fest in Sacher Park.
Building a musical ark for all of us
Groundation's Harrison Stafford explains his blend of Jewish heritage and a love of Rastafarian culture.
Sunbeat Festival 2012 takes off
Sunbeat 2012, the Summer Global Beats Festival, returns after a successful debut last year for an all-day show.
MK Eldad draws ire of Bob Marley for video spoof
Universal Music Production Group alleges Eldad used reggae anthem "Iron, Lion, Zion" without obtaining permission to use copyrighted song.
Reggae star Matisyahu sheds signature beard
"No more Hasidic reggae superstar," musician writes, posting a photo of his beardless face on Twitter, website.
Reggae great Don Carlos to find Tel Aviv groove
Since first hitting the stage in the 1970s, the founder of beloved band Black Uhuru has brought a tireless, positive energy into performances around the world.
Reggae star Ziggy Marley rejects calls to boycott Israel
“Rastafarianism has a lot to do with the Old Testament and Solomon and David and Moses, so we have a strong connection from many years back,” singer says.
A chip off the old Bob
Ziggy Marley, reggae’s prodigal son, will be headlining the Return to Zion music festival in J'lem next month.
Holy hip-hop!
Orthodox reggae rocker Matisyahu returns to Israel this week for two shows, in Tel Aviv and in Jerusalem, with fellow hipsters Hadag Nahash.
Matisyahu gives packed concert near Auschwitz
Born-again Orthodox Jewish rapper headlined "Life Festival" in town just outside of site of notorious Nazi death camp.