Music

Jerusalem highlights: February 6-12

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Susanna Mälkki (see Sunday).
The Israeli Opera returned to Ofakim on Monday evening with a community production of The Magic Flute. February 3.

Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute

"Golden," from "KPop Demon Hunters" wins Best Song Written for Visual Media during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 1, 2026.

Israel and Iran won’t be center stage at the 68th Grammys

Hanna Yaffe sings and plays guitar.

Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue


Fuentes, Tate brothers, Sneako seen blasting Kanye's 'Heil Hitler' in Miami Beach nightclub

Rapper Kanye West released the controversial song in May 2025. The music video for Heil Hitler depicts a group of black men in formation singing 'Ni**a Heil Hitler' multiple times.

'Deeply offensive' : Fuentes, Tate brothers and Sneako seen blasting Kanye's Heil Hitler in Miami Beach nightclub

Lockdown: Save your time for love

A song born of lockdown, silence, and ancient wisdom.

Lockdown

Painting longing: Journey through loss, memory, and renewal

Tamar Aluf paints longing, turning personal loss into art that resonates with memory, emotion, and renewal.

Artist Tamar Aluf with her exhibit ‘Painting Longing’ in the Jerusalem  Theatre’s Sherover Foyer. Paintings behind her from L, clockwise: ‘Horizon  of a House,’ acrylic (2025); ‘The Fabric of Life’ (2025); ‘Longing’ (2025).

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."

ORPHANED LAND, celebrating 35 years.

Israel will take part in the first Eurovision semifinal, EBU announces

This year’s Eurovision contest will take place in Austria in May, with the semifinals set for May 12 and May 14 and the finals on May 16.

ISRAEL HAS been singled out as no country ever has been before at Eurovision. Here, viewers cheer as they watch this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, in May.

Bob Weir: Eternal kid who became the sage that kept the Dead alive

Bob Weir’s rhythm, energy, and devotion kept the Grateful Dead alive long after Jerry Garcia’s passing.

BOB WEIR poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.

David Brinn, The Jerusalem Post's drummer

Brinn's second album, 'A Little Something,' released last year, was shaped by passion ignited by the Oct. 7 massacre, the Israel-Hamas War, and the situation of the hostages.

David Brinn at the drums.

Rock musician Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, passes away 78

He was diagnosed with cancer in July and "succumbed to underlying lung issues" surrounded by loved ones, the statement said. It did not mention when or where he died.

BOB WEIR poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.

'Right to Listen' launches in Israel, framing listening as an active force for change

US. based Nonprofit LOV. Foundation Launches Right to Listen in Partnership with Tel Aviv University.

'Right to Listen' launches in Israel

Ayalim’s Halutz 33 unveils packed January lineup to boost culture in Beersheba

The Old City venue will host Shem-Tov Levi, Rona Kenan, Yehali Sobol and more throughout January 2026, as part of Ayalim’s push to strengthen cultural life in the Negev.

Ayalim’s Halutz 33 unveils packed January lineup to boost culture in Beersheba.