Music
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra launches landmark 90th season - preview
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra marks 90 consecutive seasons with 13 concert series, an anniversary festival, and an influx of younger concertgoers.
For this Jewish rock fan, ‘Free Palestine’ no longer feels like freedom - comment
The backstory to Mike Evans' 'The Whole World Sings Together'
Rapper Azaelia Banks announces move to Tel Aviv days before planned show
Los Angeles Rock ’n Roll Fantasy Camp offers October 7 survivors rare respite from trauma
Three years after that devastating day in October, the survivors continue to do what their people have done for millennia in the face of adversity: sing and make music.
Zach Bryan’s ‘Free Palestine’ shirt shows how political pressure can backfire on Israel - analysis
Most major musicians are not wearing “Free Palestine” shirts. However, if artists feel they are being pressured not to do so, it is possible that more of them will.
Voice of Music Festival in the Upper Galilee celebrates 41st season
Under the artistic direction of pianist Dr. Ofra Yitzhaki, the festival bridges historical traditions with contemporary perspectives.
Grapevine: Remembering Enid Wurtman
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.
Spotify down for international users, Downdetector report shows
More than 17,000 US users reported issues with Spotify as of 10:12 a.m. ET, while more than 11,000 users reported issues with Claude, according to Downdetector.
Amir's Room: How a fallen soldier's music reaches children who never knew him
Through music, a small group of orphaned children is remembering the legacy of one of Israel’s fallen soldiers
Iran’s wealth was never oil; the regime proved it by locking it in a basement - opinion
The regime replaced cultural diplomacy with a seminary network later sanctioned as a Quds Force recruitment hub. Yet the regime failed to touch the roots. Today, Gen Z in Iran recites the poetry.
Cantor brings Jewish music lost in Kristallnacht back to Germany - interview
Assaf Levitin told The Jerusalem Post that his work is intended to be comprehensive. "I do not want to only bring one or two pieces back in the repertoire and say 'never again.'"
Taylor Swift makes VMAs history, dedicates award to Dolly Parton
The VMAs aired live on CBS and MTV, streamed on Paramount+, and were hosted by Snoop Dogg. Fans selected winners in the top categories.
