Orthodox pop

Orthodox pop , sometimes called Hasidic pop and Ortho-pop , is a form of contemporary Jewish religious music popular among Orthodox Jews that draws stylistically from contemporary genres like pop , jazz , and dance music . The genre was pioneered in the 1970s by artists like Mordechai Ben David , Avraham Fried , and the Miami Boys Choir , and has had continued success in recent years with singers like Yaakov Shwekey and Lipa Schmeltzer . Unlike other contemporary genres such as Jewish rock and Jewish hip hop , Orthodox pop is typically performed specifically by and for Orthodox Jews and reflects a distinctly Orthodox perspective.

Music genre Orthodox pop , sometimes called Hasidic pop , Hasidic rock , K-pop (Kosher pop), Haredi pop , and Ortho-pop , is a form of contemporary Jewish religious music popular among Orthodox Jews . It typically draws stylistically from contemporary genres like pop , rock , jazz , and dance music , while incorporating text from Jewish prayer , Torah , and Talmud as well as traditional Jewish songs and occasional original English lyrics with themes of faith and positivity. The genre was pioneered in the 1970s by artists like Mordechai Ben David and the Miami Boys Choir , who incorporated secular pop and dance influences into their music in contrast to the more traditional Jewish music of the time, and has had continued success in the modern era with singers like Yaakov Shwekey , Lipa Schmeltzer , Baruch Levine , and Benny Friedman . Unlike other contemporary genres such as Jewish rock and Jewish hip hop , Orthodox pop is performed specifically by and for Orthodox Jews, reflects a distinctly Orthodox perspective, and abides by Orthodox halakha and cultural norms.