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
US withholds visas from Israeli artists after controversial 'Harbu Darbu' lyrics go viral
The controversial lyrics say, “(from) Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Mia Khalifa; Every day is a day; All the units in the army come to harbu darbu on their heads!"
Mindy Rutstein, the art and sustainability organizer of Nahlaot
Jerusalemite of the Week: A passionate singer-songwriter, Rutstein begin organizing and creating various art events throughout Jerusalem and beyond.
This year, Eurovision actually matters - editorial
Anti-Israel activists have been calling for months to bar Israel from the contest and have unsuccessfully lobbied other countries’ participants to boycott the competition.
We will dance again: Nova to hold concert to honor victims of festival massacre
The event will include a line-up of some of Israel's biggest artists and will raise funds for victim families and survivors.
Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96
Along with being in the popular Israeli band "The Roosters," Polani founded and performed with other groups, choreographed, taught music around the country, and hosted radio music programs.
From ‘The Voice’ to new sophomore album, this Tel Aviv singer hones her craft
Penkin is a vocalist in an Israeli future-soul band, a DJ, and headliner at various shows and festivals.
All together now - Beit Hagefen unveils an inclusive program for its 60th anniversary
Beit Hagefen celebrates its 60th anniversary with a diverse program promoting harmony between Jewish and Arab communities through music, art, and cultural events in Haifa.
An Israeli tribute to electronic music pioneer Eric Siday
Siday’s success, making him the highest-paid musician per second for a time, enabled him to sponsor great leaps in electronic music, such as the creation of the first percussion synthesizer.
After being canceled in the US, Jewish singer Matisyahu will return to Israel
During his stay in Israel, Matisyahu, 44, will be recipient of a special prize from Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chickli for their efforts to advocate for Israel.
Woman 2024 festival hosts tribute to Alona Turel, one of Israel's most important musicians
The Turel nod forms part of the Woman 2024 program, which runs at the Holon Theater March 5-9. The subtitle of the predominantly musical event reads “Female Art at the Holon Theater.”
