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Singer Naor Cohen speaks out against Moshik Afia: "I didn't get the respect I deserve"
Naor Cohen, who recorded the song "It's Me" a decade ago, discovered that Moshik Afia released it on his new album under a different title. The artist is demanding credit for his original performance, calling the lack of acknowledgement disrespectful to emerging musicians.

The surprising union of the year: Rita and Ethnix in a joint and moving performance
The Bank Hapoalim toast-raising event provided a rare musical moment, as Rita and Ethnix collaborated for the first time since 1990 and got all the senior business figures on their feet.

Kfir Atiya’s Comeback: Signing with the "King of Cassettes"
Kfir Atiya, the singer behind cult hits like "Suzie Tazezi" and "Nidlakti Al Shoteret," is making a musical comeback. He has signed a management deal with Alon Leibel, known as the "King of Cassettes," marking the producer's first venture into artist management.

After 15 years: Berry Sakharof releases a new album
The musician made a surprise announcement about an album to be released tonight, 15 years after his original album "You Are Here". Watch the emotional announcement in front of an audience of thousands.

Yuval Maayan reached the top of the American dance chart
The Israeli producer and songwriter worked on a track by David Guetta, Tones & I, and Teddy Swims along with Jordy and No/Me — and reached number one on the Billboard chart. Now he tells mako about the process.

Noa Kirel in a violent and bloody music video: "Viewer discretion advised for ages 18 and up"
Noa Kirel has released a new song and music video, "Love Song," which blends a nod to her honeymoon in Japan—cut short by an emergency return to Israel—with the bloody action style of "Kill Bill" and Sabrina Carpenter's visuals.

Shlomo Artzi with a touching message: after years of partnership
Two giants of Israeli music who shook Caesarea in their historic joint show reunite for a very personal moment, following the moving milestone of one of them.

Roi Adam keeps the summit: "Avi HaTachul" in first place
Roi Adam's "Avi HaTachul" completes a second consecutive week in first place, while Osher Cohen's "Down" records the week's highest entry at number 13. Everything that happened this week in Israel's official music chart.

Data reveals: the most requested karaoke song in Israel
Peer Tasi leads with a hit from the album "Radio Shtach 2", but a different artist tops the singers' list. Here are the latest insights into Israel's most popular karaoke tracks.

Daniella Gilboa to Perform in Australia
After launching a musical career and performing on stages in Israel, Daniella Gilboa will take her music to two performances in Australia as part of a Jewish music festival.

Keren Peles reveals a dark secret: "It was torture for me"
The singer and songwriter is releasing the soundtrack for "One Night in April," her most personal and provocative work, and admits she never believed the materials would see the light of day: "A life journey that was torture for me."

As revealed on mako: All the details on the massive show by Eden Ben Zaken and Eyal Golan
Eyal Golan and Eden Ben Zaken announce "Hysteria" - a show that will take place during Hanukkah at the Menora Arena in Tel Aviv and the Pais Arena in Jerusalem, and will include, besides them, additional stars to be revealed soon.

KNEECAP used their Reading Festival performance for a sharp message: "F*** Netanyahu"
The Irish rap group, known for its staunch anti-Israel views, performed at the Reading Festival in England before a massive crowd, waved Palestinian flags, criticized the British Prime Minister, and chanted: "Free Palestine, f*** Benjamin Netanyahu."

The musician who gave up a huge contract: "I didn't really sacrifice. I did what was required of me and simply chose the truth"
Hadas Shmerling was marked as a great promise and was in negotiations for a long-term contract with the music giant "Helicon". In an interview with Hidabroot, she shares with candor the spiritual process she underwent, the choice of the world of repentance (Teshuvah), and the challenges and advantages that the new path brought with it.

Guri Alfi addresses Hadag Nahash directly in a video: "It's time to retire you"
Guri Alfi presents an audition video in which he tells the band members that they are "outdated," criticizes the instruments they have added over the years, and finally joins them on stage for a joint performance.

Rami Kleinstein in deep mourning: "You will not return. I will always love you"
The world of culture continues to mourn the passing of legendary singer Dolly Parton. Israeli musician Rami Kleinstein has joined the tributes with a heartfelt farewell post.

Surprise: Young Thug sent a "shout-out to Israelis" in his new album
Young Thug released a new, massive album, in which a surprising line with a "shout-out to Israelis" was hidden. Many fans are furious at what they perceived as the rapper taking a side, and are linking it to his meeting with Rabbi Pinto last year.

Odaya Conquered Menora: The Crazy Drama on Stage
Odaya Azulai performed a massive show at the Menora Mivtachim Arena and surprised thousands of fans with extraordinary elements, sparkling guest appearances by huge stars, and performances that left the audience in shock.

Due to the weather: Marina Maximilian's concert cancelled
The singer updated that the concert, which was supposed to take place at Ariel Sharon Park in a few hours, will not take place tonight after a safety permit was not received due to concerns over extreme weather. Alongside this, she promised disappointed fans: "We are already finding an alternative date."

The most beloved singer in Israel cancels everything: "Need to stop and listen to the heart"
Less than a week before he was supposed to perform in Tel Aviv, the musician shared the difficult decision he made and surprised his fans: "There are moments when you need to stop and listen to the heart"

The King of Soul Who Did Not Get to Reign
Otis Redding started as a teenager from Georgia trying to imitate Little Richard, and within a few years became one of the greatest voices in the history of soul. He wrote hits, conquered stages, gave Aretha Franklin 'Respect', and broke through to the white audience with an unforgettable performance at the Monterey Festival. Just as he was about to become an international star and embark on a new...

Mor Revivi: From a severe economic crisis to the top of the Israeli stage
After conquering the country with millions of views and lucrative contracts, Mor Revivi almost quit music due to low financial compensation. This is how she cut ties with the production company and built a family empire.

Parting with Dolly Parton: The singer who donated millions to education and science
Dolly Parton left behind not only songs that touched millions, but also a significant legacy of massive donations to education, health, and science, including support for research during the pandemic.

Ben Zur reveals the price of success: "It's not simple to contain"
Singer Ben Zur held a Q&A session with his followers online on Tuesday, addressing his success, his trips to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, and the special friendship that formed between him and Thai boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon. When asked what made him become a singer, he said: "You. I realized I have nothing else in life but this; I became a kind of messenger. There is nothing I love more than music and...

The star of Israel's most famous audition makes a comeback: "There is no choice"
The beloved singer announces a new album that has been launched, and talks about the complexity of its creation, and what brought her into the recording studio.

After announcing two shows: Stadium in Russia distances itself from Kanye West
Kanye West announced two shows in St. Petersburg, but the designated stadium has now announced that no contract was signed and the event will not take place on its premises. The organizers insist: "The show has not been cancelled."

Legendary singer Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80
Parton, considered one of the greatest singers of all time, passed away after months of dealing with health issues.

Itay Levi does not stop: the new and surprising show is revealed
Alongside the success of his new album and the single that reached the top of YouTube, the beloved singer announces another huge step that will bring back to the stage the talked-about element that drew all the attention.

The new installation and the sparkling lineup: Nova returns to Burning Man
For the third time, the Nova Heaven project returns to the Nevada desert with a new installation featuring the names of the 413 victims and four nights of music. Vintage Culture, ANNA, Max Styler, and LP Giobbi will join Infected Mushroom, Captain Hook, Rafael, Darco, and a long list of Israeli artists.

Celebrating 32: Eden Hason's journey from 'Kochav Nolad' rejection to the top
From a painful rejection at a famous audition to life in an ultra-Orthodox home and a surprising relationship kept secret for two years, one of Israel's leading creators celebrates his birthday and surprises his fans.

Filmed a Calvin Harris concert - and got hit by a pizza from the sky
Who among us hasn't had this happen: a fan who arrived at a Calvin Harris concert in Belfast was filming her favorite DJ when suddenly a pizza thrown in her direction landed on her with force. "Thanks to everyone who helped me, what a night," she wrote in the caption to the video that went viral.

They created one of the greatest debut albums in history. And then success became a curse
Boston's debut album sold more than 20 million copies and turned Tom Scholz and Brad Delp into rock stars almost overnight. Scholz, a mechanical engineer who built a studio in his basement, created an album that sounded different from anything around it in 1976 and spawned a string of hits that are still played endlessly. 50 years later, we returned to the story behind the album — about the...

After five years in the studio: the voice actor who broke through on television surprises again
Paz Perel launches "Tov" ("Good"), the first single from a new musical project he has been working on for the past five years. The song combines pop, soul, and R&B, bringing a message of hope and perseverance.

Dolly Parton May Perform as a Digital Avatar
Legendary country singer Dolly Parton is considering using holographic avatars for future performances. The idea comes as the artist explores new ways to connect with fans following recent health challenges.

Starting at $55,000: Personal items of the Queen lead singer are for sale
Music lovers and collectors are preparing for one of the most intriguing events of the year, where rare items belonging to one of the world's greatest music legends will be auctioned off. Among the list of items are the grand piano and the microphone that shaped the band's musical soundtrack.

Oshir Cohen's new wedding song almost became a gimmick. Here is what saved it
In "August Dump", the successful singer's new EP, the surprises come precisely from the fun songs. Among them, "The Bride of the Country" stands out, which almost drowned in the trend of wedding songs, but was saved by a fun retro-pop production that skips between Static and Ben-El and Stevie Wonder.

"Betting all the chips on him": Young Bota is on the way to a debut album
It has come to mako's attention that the Israeli singer who conquered TikTok with "Shachor Lavan" ("Black and White") is working on a debut album, and after a successful guest appearance at Eden Ben Zaken's show at Menora Mivtachim Arena, the music industry is "aiming as high as possible with him to be the next big thing." First publication.

Avi HaTachul pushes Eden Hason to second place
Spotify streaming data for the past week has been revealed. On the local scene, Omer Adam tops the artists' list, while Avi HaTachul leads in songs, pushing Eden Hason to second place. Globally, Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Burna Boy are performing well.

Eurovision star Tali Golergant announces first concert in Israel: VIP tickets sold out
Israeli Eurovision star Tali Golergant, who represented Luxembourg at the 2024 contest, has announced her first-ever concert in Tel Aviv. Following overwhelming demand from fans, the show will take place at Reading 3 on November 28, 2026.
