Israeli music

Matti Caspi laid to rest as family and artists gather to honor his legacy

In an emotionally charged ceremony, hundreds of family members, friends, and figures from the cultural world arrived today at the Kfar Saba cemetery to accompany Matti Caspi on his final journey.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026|ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV

Family members and friends attend a funeral service for Israeli singer and composer Mati Caspi, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer, in Tel Aviv, February 9, 2026.

Matti Caspi working on audio engineering for the IDF entertainment team on March 17, 1972.

How Matti Caspi’s music became a treasured national soundtrack - comment

Israelis of every age can sing Caspi's tunes, and his talent was such that he worked in many different styles.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

Kobi Farhi talks to the Post ahead of the launch of his autobiographical new book, "Good Night, Orphaned Land."

JANUARY 18, 2026|ByDAVID BRINN

'Waiting for You at the End:' Yuval Dayan releases new Gaza war song

The songs is called "Keep your heart."

OCTOBER 27, 2023ByWALLA!

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.

OCTOBER 27, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

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.

OCTOBER 22, 2023ByWALLA!

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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

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.

JULY 8, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

IZHAR ASHDOT: You know, you can hear something at the age of 20 and then, suddenly, when you are 50 it comes out in your music.

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.

JULY 5, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN