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In 2008, Leonard Cohen thrilled his fans by announcing his first tour dates in 15 years. He’s gone on to play in virtually every corner of the globe, with performances that were hailed as some of the best of his career. “Songs From the Road” collects twelve performances of some of Leonard Cohen’s most iconic songs from across all of those many miles and performances.  The album’s opening track “Lover, Lover, Lover”, was taped at Cohen’s unforgettable show at Ramat Gan Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 24, 2009.

Here’s some pretty impressive footage of of Sagol tearing it down at The Block club in Tel Aviv, last Thursday, performing “Earth, Wind and Cash Remix” to a packed venue.  His sidekick here, by the way, is Crazy Dog a.k.a Tommy Rotem, Sagol’s son.

On Thursday, April 29th at The Block in Tel Aviv, a who’s who of Israeli Hip Hop and Reggae will assemble to appreciate Arie “Chulu” Avitan who, 15 years ago, opened “Madman”, hip hop clothing chain/recording studios, where the first Israeli rap tracks were recorded. The line up includes Subliminal, Mooky, members of Shabak Samech, Sagol 59, Big Fishy, Silverdon and countless others.  Thanks to Noa Ramone for the photo!

On April 29th at The Block club in Tel Aviv, an amazing line up of Israeli hip hoppers will gather to perform in honour of Arie ‘Chulu’ Avitan, who, through his hip hop clothing shop “Madman’, has kick-started the genre some 15 years ago. Among the acts performing live onstage: Subliminal, Mooky, members of Shabak Samech, Big Fishi. Silverdon, Sagol 59, Kwami, Cohen & Mushon and many more. The event will be filmed and recorded  - and looks like a hell of a night to remember.

The last time Israeli dj crew Soulico and MCs Axum were here in the states, we took them over to Orchard’s sweet ass studio in the East Village and without question they tore it down!

Back in January, Soulico hosted a crazy release party for Exotic on the Speaker in Tel Aviv @  Barzilay and were joined on stage by a crew of guests including Axum, Idan K, Kutiman and more. Check out a clip from the show.

Finally check out 1 of Soulico’s explosive performances from SXSW 2010, Come Back featuring the one and only Onili.

Rogatka club, T.A, March 25th 2010

Thanks to the great crowd and to everyone who made this amazing event happen.

On stage were: Tipota Naxaso, G-Town, Sagol 59 (ft. Crazy Dog), Saz, Rebel Sun & DJ Meth-A-Morph

More photos at the Corner Prophets website.

Come Join us in Tel Aviv, March 25th.  More info at the Corner Prophets site. Peace!

I started recording rap tracks in 1998. In the summer of 2000 small Jerusalem indie label FACT Records released “The Blue Period” and the rest is history. So, on Saturday March 6th, 10pm, i will be celebrating a decade of  Heb-Hop, along with my dear friend and super M.C Rebel Sun (of Coolooloosh fame) and promising newcomers Ruff and DJ Funkay Fish. This will happen at the Cosa Nostra bar/club in Tel Aviv. We’re also celebrating the imminent release of the new Sagol Remixed 2000-2010 compilation album (details tba). Hope to see y’all  there!

This Friday, Jan 29th, at the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv, a host of Israeli artists, musicians and actors will hold a fundraising event for the people of Haiti. All revenues will be transferred to Haiti by event organizator IFA (Israeli Flying Aid) and will be used for medical, humanitarian and spiritual assistance in Haiti.

Among the participants in the event: Ninette Tayeb, Mooky, Keren Peles, Ivry Lieder, Alma Zohar, Mosh Ben Ari, Jeremy Kaplan, Sagol 59  (me!) and many others. The event will be hosted by Sarit Vino-Elad and Danny Kushmaro.

If you’re in Israel on Hanukkah week, you’re most welcome to check out this massive hip hop show, taking place at the Barzilay club in Tel Aviv, Tuesday December 15th, starting 10pm. Performers include yours truly, as well as Lukatch, Vulkan, Produx, System Ali and many more.

See ya!