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
The sounds of war
Musicians do their bit to raise spirits with new topical songs written and released since Oct. 7.
The JSO’s ‘prayer for Israel’
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra offers some healing sounds
Arie Levanon, Israeli composer, dies at 91
One of his personal favorites was the song “Tiyul B’Shnaim” (“A Walk for Two”), performed by Ran & Nama, which he considered his greatest contribution to Israeli music.
'Waiting for You at the End:' Yuval Dayan releases new Gaza war song
The songs is called "Keep your heart."
Stars of the Israeli electronic scene aim to raise funds for war victims
The project may have materialized in double quick time, but many of the contributing artists had to overcome an emotional hurdle before they could get down to work.
Israel at war - Artists bring hope to the wounded and the soldiers
Ivri Lider, a prominent Israeli singer, reflects on his recent performances at funerals, hospitals, and before displaced people.
The third edition of the Witches Festival digs into a range of female sonic fare
A musical event bringing together female performers of all backgrounds.
Ishay Ribo becomes first Israeli to perform at Madison Square Garden
The poster for Ribo’s show at the iconic 20,000-seat New York City venue on Sunday highlighted his religious identity.
Izhar Ashdot receives ACUM lifetime award, still putting in the work at 64
On the verge of senior citizen status, the rocker seems to have plenty left in the tank to offer the world.
SHEKEL ensemble to perform in Jerusalem
“SHEKEL is all about inclusion, and we feel strongly that true inclusion can only occur where there is cultural inclusion,” said SHEKEL chair, Clara Feldman.
