Music
Taylor Swift leads charts as Israel's favorite artist, album, song of 2025
The top 20 songs featured artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Olivia Dean, who was also voted by Israelis as the breakout artist of 2025.
Beyoncé claims billionaire crown after record-breaking concert tour
'Inner core of love': Hostage survivor Matan Angrest joins Ishay Ribo on stage in NYC - opinion
Boundless Bach at the 12th rollout of the Jerusalem Piano Festival
Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP
The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
Bar Rose's most recent albums bring complex instrumentation to the forefront
For anyone who resonates with classic textures, rich arrangements, and laid-back groove, Bar Rose’s music will immediately hit home.
US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax
The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.
The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music
2026 Azrieli Prize winner Hana Ajiashvili reimagines a medieval riddle in “Riddle,” shaping history and personal experience into a powerful score.
The ever-evolving David Broza: A new live jazz album
David Broza's music career has spanned decades and genres, and his new Jazz venture is as bold as he's always been.
Spotify down for thousands of US users, Downdetector shows
There were more than 13,500 reports of issues with the streaming platform as of 09:09 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.
Daphna Ban explores growing up and identity in new album Heat Wave
“I guess the album is really about growing up and shaping yourself as a young adult trying to make sense of everything that happens to you,” said Daphna Ban.
Scottish band Primal Scream draws backlash over backdrop of Israeli officials with swastika-eyes
Primal Scream is also one of the most prominent acts to demand in recent months that its music not be available on the music platform Spotify to listeners in Israel
Jerusalem Highlights: December 12-18
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Paul Simon shattered my dreams: Support for Barghouti is profoundly dissapointing - opinion
Paul Simon's music has enriched many lives and provided joy and inspiration, but many are disappointed by his stance.
