Israeli music

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel

Rumors that Kanye West may perform in Israel after apologizing for past antisemitic remarks have sparked skepticism and backlash within the Israeli music industry.

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Israel’s Noam Bettan keeps singing through Eurovision boycott storm

YOAV KUTNER has charted much of the evolution of Israeli music.

Music to our ears, and hearts: How music shaped Israel’s identity over 78 years

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How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day


Playing for life: mother and son perform in Tel Aviv - feature

Soviet-born Jerusalemite pianist Oxana Yablonskaya celebrates a special birthday.

 Oxana Yavlonsky

Songs of the Tribe - feature

Israeli Opera soloists join the Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra in a celebration of Israeli songs.

 The Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra will be joined by Israeli Opera soloits on Tuesday.

The sounds of war

Musicians do their bit to raise spirits with new topical songs written and released since Oct. 7.

  HANAN BEN ARI performs in Tel Aviv in 2021.

The JSO’s ‘prayer for Israel’

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra offers some healing sounds

  THE JERUSALEM Symphony Orchestra.

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. 

 ARIE LEVANON

'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.

 ELLA GOTMAN: ‘When you do something from the heart, everyone gives their all.’

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.

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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.

 NOUR DARWISH

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.

RELIGIOUS SINGER-SONGWRITER Ishay Ribo opens the Golan Land Festival on May 18