Israeli music
Music to our ears, and hearts: How music shaped Israel’s identity over 78 years
The 1967 Six Day War changed everything, as this then-fledgling country, bursting with self-confidence, began to open up to the Western world.
How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day
Ittai Binnun’s ‘Home’: Jerusalem jazz meets post–Oct 7. reality
Matti Caspi laid to rest as family and artists gather to honor his legacy
Songs by Hatikva 6, Sabrina Carpenter most played in Israel in last year
The ACUM Awards ceremony will present a number of awards on November 17.
Jacob’s Ladder returns with rocking, upscale show - but was this the last iteration?
It’s unlikely that Jacob’s Ladder will be back for its former summer extravaganzas. But we can hope that the weekend in Kfar Blum was enough of a success to change its course.
New song sees US-Israeli collaboration
“On My Mind” is a collaboration between musician James Maslow and Israeli artists Shahar Saul and Maya Dadon.
The soundtrack of a nation: how Israeli composers responded to war
Twelve different Israeli composers react to the war and the events of October 7.
Power born out of tragedy: Musician-psychologist Yoyo helps get October 7 trauma out
The 34-year-old musician sprang into action as quickly as he could, drawing not only on his sonic craft. Yoyo
Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all
The 51-year-old payetan – liturgical singer – has put together an impressive roster of artists for the occasion, culling top performers from the piyut domain alongside other musicians.
Musical journey from the Rajasthan Express: Rising Israeli star Shye Ben Tzur merges East and West
For those following hip hop, or Israeli music, rapper Tyler the Creator’s sampling of Shye Ben Tzur’s song “Roked” was a notable creative intersection.
Keren Peles pushes back against rumors of an affair with former IDF intelligence chief
Peles slammed Channel 12 on Instagram, stating that producers "could choose many other words that explain it never happened."
Alon Cohen, 1980s Jerusalem rock drummer from band Nosei Hamigbaat, dies at 55
Former band member Tamir Albert shared on Facebook a screenshot of a conversation he had with Cohen’s sister, confirming that the musician passed away at his New York apartment.
Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon
A living soundtrack of Israeli culture that offers a profound journey through 70 years of Israeli music, cinema, and the enduring spirit of Jerusalem.
