Listening to Music During the Year of Mourning When Working in Music
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Question
Someone who earns a living by performing music at weddings and similar events, can they continue to sing during the thirty days and the year after their father's passing?
Answer
He can continue to sing and earn a living, and if possible, he should intend not to derive enjoyment from the music.
Source
Pri Megadim, Orach Chaim, Eshel Avraham, Siman 551, S"K 10: "And Israel, whose livelihood is with musical instruments at a non-Jew's banquet hall, it is certainly permitted for livelihood, and even in the case of loss, it can be said that it is permitted to earn in this manner if it is not common at all. See the laws of Chol Hamoed on this matter." Similarly written in Aruch HaShulchan, Siman 551, Seif 14.
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