About Micha Biton

A pioneer in the ethnic-rock genre of Israeli music, singer-songwriter Micha Biton released his critically acclaimed Live album in November 2016. Micha’s mesmerizing concert “From Sderot to Jerusalem” utilizes anecdotes and song to tell the famous story of his childhood as a refugee. Today, Micha performs sold-out concerts in Israel’s most popular venues and is traveling the world both solo and with his band.  

TOUR SCHEDULE / UPCOMING EVENTS

September 13, 2025 - Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom of Reading/Berks, Wyomissing PA

October 5, 2025 - Stamford, CT

October 9, 2025 - Jewish Federation Berkshire (MA)

October 12, 2025 - United Synagogue of Hoboken (NJ)

FILMS

ROCK IN THE RED ZONE is an intimate portrayal of life on the edge in the war-torn city of Sderot. Once known for its prolific rock scene that revolutionized Israeli music, for thirteen years the town has been the target of ongoing rocket fire from the Gaza strip. Through the personal lives and music of Sderot’s diverse musicians, and the personal narrative of the filmmaker, who ends up calling the town home, the film chronicles the town’s trauma and reveals its enduring spirit. See links below:

EL ATZMI (ON MY OWN) is a fictionalized story of Micha Biton’s childhood as seen through the eyes of a child that has lost his father at the age of nine. It depicts young Micha’s feelings, doubts, and fears while portraying tensions between youngsters, problems of adolescence, difficulties forming friendships and the need for belonging. This story is the basis for the “from  Jerusalem to Sderot” concert. View here in Hebrew with Hebrew and English subtitles.

PRESS

Uprooted

Micha Biton

‘You feel like an uprooted plant. You try to plant yourself somewhere you don’t know to feed the basic need for water and air. It’s like putting a plant that needs earth into concrete.’

The singer and storyteller and married father of four was evacuated to a hotel in Tel Aviv. This is his story.

By Tamar Mor Sela   March 17, 2024

This is part of a series, “Uprooted.” Each column is a curated monologue from an individual among the tens of thousands of internally displaced Israelis during the war with Hamas who were evacuated from the country’s northern border and the Gaza envelope.

I was born in Sderot into a family of 10 siblings. My father passed away when I was 9… [Read more]


Jerusalem venue unveils ethnic music program for Oud Days

By Barry Davis    December 23, 2023

Micha Biton has put in the roadwork and paid all his dues, and then some.

The singer-songwriter, 59, has traveled a long and winding road to get where he is today, physically and emotionally, and strutted his stuff here there and everywhere around the country. Next up is his berth in the Oud Days Festival, which takes place at venues around the capital under the auspices of Confederation House, on December 27-30. Biton stars in the curtain raiser (December 27 at 6 p.m.) when he leads a quintet in a roll-out of his personal and creative story.

The four-day event… [Read more] 

By Jessica Steinberg    December 20, 2023

Musician Micha Biton will perform in Jerusalem's Oud Festival, December 27-30, 2023 (Courtesy)
Musician Micha Biton will perform in Jerusalem’s Oud Festival, December 27-30, 2023 (Courtesy)

Singer took two weeks to pick up his guitar, salvaged from his home at Netiv Ha’asara following October 7; will perform at upcoming Oud Festival

Evacuated musician Micha Biton sings about life near Gaza Musician Micha Biton has always been identified with the south, the town of Sderot and his brand of ethnic music. For the first two weeks following the October 7 attacks, however, he was in a state of shock and couldn’t even pick up his guitar.

“The crisis is so deep,” said Biton.”We’re trying to learn to live anew.”

His guitar was one of the only items that Biton took… [Read more]

Interview with IZZY    September 22, 2021

‘Music opens hearts and makes the world much better.’ — A Conversation With Israeli Musician Micha Biton

 

Micha Biton is one of the early pioneers… [Read more]

By Stacey Dresner    April 11, 2018

Musician Micha Biton brings his special brand of rock mixed with Moroccan music to Connecticut

Micha Biton’s love for music began when he was a small boy in Sderot, Israel… [Read more]

REVIEWS

"Micha was extraordinary both in terms of his beautiful music, and in the personal story he tells interspersed with the songs. Micha also sang some well-known standards and got the entire audience singing and clapping. He received two standing ovations and shared two encores. It was inspiring on so many levels."
"His beautiful talent is a great addition to a star-studded program."
"...Hearing his personal story and his beautiful songs had everyone in tears... He is someone who should be on your radar screen as he is an excellent performer and knows how to get the crowd involved. He is well worth it."
"The people at the concert absolutely loved Micha and the exuberant energy that he created. All the musicians were taken by his sweet demeanor, sensitive musicianship, superlative guitar playing, and his wonderful and sweet lyrical voice!
...magical vibrancy and sparkle emanated from him and his wonderful songs. He is a magnetic Israeli Rock n’ roll singer with a twist."
"Micha was wonderful to work with. Very down to earth and relaxed. His music really moved the whole community. We have had nothing but overwhelmingly positive feedback on the addition to our worship. So blessed to have been able to work with him."

PAST EVENTS

Spring 2025:
April 26 - The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, Daytona Beach, FL (Ormond Beach)
April 30 - Jewish Federation of Delaware, Wilmington, DE
May 1 - Congregation Beth El, B'Nai Israel, Congregation B'nai Tzede, Makom and Tikvat Israel Congregation, Rockville, MD May 4 - Richmond Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Fall 2024:
October 6- Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, Tigard, OR October 7- Jewish Philanthropies of Southern AZ, Tucson, AZ Oct 8- Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

Impact Israel Concert invite

October 7th One Year Commemoration

CONTACT

For all bookings in the USA and outside of Israel, please contact:

Aliya Cheskes-Cotel – Manager 
 Office: (212) 877-6870
 Cell: (917) 880-1715
 aliya@kolotmanagement.com

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