Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson: Why i’m performing in Israel and the Middle East

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Read Mr. Anderson’s statement HERE:

Jethro Tull Israeli Tour Dates:

AUG 6th Binyamina – Shuni Fortress
AUG 7th Ceasaria Amphitheatre
AUG 9th Jerusalem – Israel Congress Centre

Israeli journalist urges Gil Scott-Heron to rethink cancellation of T.A gig

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

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As spoken-word artist and Hip Hop forefather Gil Scott-Heron announced he will cancel his planned Tel Aviv gig, scheduled for May 25th due to extreme pressure from Israel boycotters in London, noted Israeli journalist/blogger Guy Hajaj wrote this in YNET (translated from Hebrew by Khen Rotem):

 

Not A Black & White Situation
By Guy Hajaj

Click here to read the full article>

Photos from the Israeli-Palestinian Hip Hop jam

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Rugatka Club, T.A, March 25th 2010.

On Stage:

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Sagol 59

Crazy Dog

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Rebel Sun

& DJ Meth-A-Morph

New Sagol 59 Album For Free Download

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

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 Remixes 2000 – 2010 is available for free download from JDub Records.

Featuring production from C.P affiliates DJ Caress and Markey Funk, as well as DJ Spooky, Ori Shochat, Shimmy Sonic (of Soulico)

and many others. Cameos by C.P members Rebel Sun and Vulkan. Enjoy!

Corner Prophet Stars In New Israeli Film

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Anton Ostrovski b.k.a M.C Klin of Sadyle (pictured left) is starring in new film The Loners, that premieres this week in theatres all across Israel. In the film he portrays a troubled Russian-born Israeli soldier locked up in a military prison. Jerusalem Post has the story. Good luck 557758-5Klin!

Y-Love In Jerusalem

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The inimitable Y-Love had visited Israel last week, and gave two dope shows in Jerusalem. Y-Love was supported by Shtar, a live Hip Hop band from Beit-Shemesh, led by Corner Prophets participant Ori Murray and Jewish rockers Hamakor. Sagol 59 was the featured guest on both shows and Corner Prophets alumni Funati Hasid, Eyesis and Crazy Dog were also in the crowd. Here’s some photos.

Y-Love Live In Jerusalem

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

If you still don’t know about Y-Love, Check him out HERE

…and expect some special guests at the show.

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Sagol 59 & Rebel Sun Show / Corner Prophets Cipher

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Rebel Sun & Sagol 59 ft. Knights Of The Roundtable, DJ Meth-A-Morph, Hassid, Marc The Black Russian, Anomaly (U.K) &  Joseph (Ghana)

The show took place at the Bass club in Jerusalem, Sep. 5th 2009.

We heard rhymes in Hebrew, U.K English, U.S English, French, Russian, Patois and Ghanaian.

See y’all next time!

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Legendary Jerusalem Record Label Featured In New Documentary

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

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FACTbyFACT is a full length documentary about Fact Records – argubly the most important Independent record label in Israeli music history. The film covers Fact’s three and a half years of activity and documents the emerging Jerusalem music scene between 1999-2003. Directed by Ran Eisenstadt, the film features performances by: Yuppies With Jeeps,  Sagol 59, The Young Puritans, The Rubberband  Project, Charlie Megira, Gelbart and more, and interviews with: Shaanan Street, Quami, Nadav Ravid, Adi Gold, David Peretz, Hadara Levin-Areddy, Sagol 59, DJ  Caress, Subsoniq and many others.

Watch The Film Here

Or Download A High Quality Copy Here

2 Corner Prophets Live In JLM Sep 5th

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Rebel Sun & Sagol 59, two  original C.P crew members, will perform a special joint gig at Jerusalem’s BASS club on Saturday, Sepetmber 5th ’09, 10pm. Special guests to be announced. See y’all there!Sagol_RebelSun