Winehouse died from too much alcohol, second inquest confirms

Published on January 8, 2013

Grammy Award-winning singer Amy Winehouse died of consuming too much alcohol, a second inquest into her death confirmed.

Friends of IDF expresses ‘regret’ for Wonder quitting fundraiser gig

Published on November 29, 2012

The head of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces expressed his regret that Grammy-winning singer Stevie Wonder has pulled out of performing at a fundraiser for the group.

Stevie Wonder cancels performance at Saban-Chaired FIDF Gala for IDF Soldiers

By JewishJournal.com
Published on November 29, 2012

Legendary pop musician Stevie Wonder has cancelled his performance scheduled for the Dec. 6 FIDF Gala in Los Angeles saluting IDF Soldiers. The event is sponsored by philanthropists Haim and Cheryl Saban.

Wallflowers ‘Glad All Over’ to Be Back in L.A.

Published on October 19, 2012

“Unless I’m crazy, we played this song the last time we were here,” singer/songwriter Jakob Dylan told a packed audience mid-show at the Henry Fonda Theatre.

Remembering Marvin Hamlisch: One singular sensation… and what he did for love

Published on August 8, 2012

It was early 1989, and TV producer Terre Blair called her mother with the exciting news. “I’m engaged”, she announced. “I’m getting married to Marvin Hamlisch!” “Marvin Hamlisch?”, the prospective mother-in-law replied. “You mean the boxer from Las Vegas?” “No, Mom. That’s Marvin Hagler”, Terre laughed. “Marvin Hamlisch is a composer; he writes songs, and he tours”. “Just what this family needs”, said Mom. “An out-of-work songwriter."

Composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at 68

Published on August 7, 2012

Composer Marvin Hamlisch, who earned critical acclaim and popularity for a prolific output of dozens of motion-picture scores and shows including "The Way We Were," "The Sting" and "A Chorus Line," has died in Los Angeles. He was 68.

Miri Ben-Ari performs for the president today

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on June 25, 2012

‘American Idiot’ a very smart idea for Kitt and Green Day

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on March 15, 2012

Justin Bieber’s Musical Father Figure, Dan Kanter [UPDATED]

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 18, 2011

L.A.‘s new Grammy Museum: A museum as muse

By Tom Teicholz
Published on December 10, 2008

New downtown Grammy Museum reflects on music's importance, even during a time of industry uncertainty

MUSIC VIDEO: Hip-hop violinist Miri Ben-Ari Obama video —‘Stand With Me’

Published on October 15, 2008

Miri Ben-Ari, a Grammy Award-Winning violinist, originally from Israel, presents her rendition of the national anthem. titled 'Stand With Me' -- a music video in support of Sen. Barack Obama.

Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel): The biggest Jew in country music [VIDEO]

Published on October 6, 2008

The Jewish king of country music is only now publicly revealing his Jewish identity

Brooks Arthur brings stars’ hearts and humor to ‘Jewish Songbook’ CD

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on June 18, 2008

Music producer Brooks Arthur turns nostalgic with a new CD of classic Jewish music

Briefs: Israel reviews Jerusalem dig; U.S. offers reward for Islamic Jihad leader

Published on February 15, 2007

Briefs

Room for   One More?

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on February 20, 2003

Look out Pink, Avril and Christina: agent-manager Linda Yelnick is spearheading perhaps the first national movement to introduce a
Jewish music category in the Grammys.

The Torah as Gospel

By Michael Aushenker
Published on January 10, 2002

The Torah may be the true Gospel, but next week, one synagogue is bringing the true Gospel to the Torah.