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French Jewish DJ Barbara Butch defiant after concert disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

Butch has also drawn support from Jewish activists who demonstrated outside the office of the far-left party whose top Grenoble official called for her performance to be canceled.

JULY 23, 2026|ByKELLY HARTOG/JTA

French DJ and artistic director Barbara Butch poses during a photo session in Paris on March 5, 2026.

Beyond his musical mastery, Levit stands out as one of today’s most politically engaged artists. ‘I wanted to use my craft to raise money for organizations that combat antisemitism and educate young people in schools regarding the roots and history of antisemitism.’

'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview

Before returning to Tel Aviv for his first full recital since the war began, pianist Igor Levit speaks about solidarity with Israel, fighting antisemitism, and using music as a force for change.

JULY 18, 2026|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ

Scene from ‘Köln 75,' directed by Israeli Ido Fluk.

'Köln 75': The unlikely story behind Keith Jarrett's iconic concert - review

Köln 75, directed by Israel-born, New York-based Ido Fluk, is a little like The Big Short at times, in that it features moments when various characters stop the action and break the fourth wall.

JUNE 30, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

US rapper Ye performs on stage at the GelreDome venue in Arnhem, eastern Netherlands on June 6, 2026. Ye, formarly known as Kanye West, has sparked controversy with statements and songs glorifying Adolf Hitler as well as antisemitic diatribes, which he blamed on his bipolar disorder.

Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise

“Why on Earth would we use tax dollars to fund someone who has called himself a Nazi and praised Adolf Hitler?” Senator Rick Scott asked at a news conference.

JUNE 18, 2026|ByNINA MOSKE, GABRIELLE CALISE/TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS

Taylor Swift: Blowing our wildest dreams out of the water - comment

Reporter's Notebook: Witnessing Taylor Swift’s celebration of girlhood in homage to her musical history

JULY 11, 2024BySARAH BEN-NUN

TAYLOR SWIFT performs during her Eras Tour in Europe.8

A not so dead language: Olga Miekeszczuk performs Yiddish concert in Jerusalem - review

Mieleszczuk’s performance added to the idea that Yiddish is still a living and breathing language.

JULY 8, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Bringing in a new era of the Israel Philharmonic - review

Shani’s bold programming and the orchestra’s vibrant energy mark this new era of the Israel Philharmonic.

JULY 8, 2024ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ

Israel philharmonic's 2024 Motown party: A fusion of classical and funky soul music - feature

Experience the soulful rhythms of Motown in Tel Aviv this summer! Join the Israel Philharmonic and Israel Jazz Orchestra for an electrifying tribute.

JUNE 25, 2024ByIDELE ROSS

THE ISRAEL JAZZ Orchestra will be collaborating with members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and vocalists Carolina, Red Orbach (lead singer for the Red Band), Kfir Ben Laish, and Osnat Harel for an evening of Motown hits.

Gil Shaham to perform Dvorák with Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra

Shaham and the IPO will also be performing Bedrich Smetana Vlatava (Moldau), Dvorák’s Slavonic dances, and Richard Strauss’s Four Symphonic Interludes from his 1924 comic Opera Intermezzo.

JUNE 16, 2024ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ

Jerusalem mental health center hosts live Beatles cover music

Tracey Shipley’s initiative in setting up a program of live Beatles music at the Kfar Shaul Mental Health Center in Givat Shaul is a boon in the offing for one and all.

MAY 17, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS

The Beatlemaniacs have been strutting the Fab Four's stuff for some time

Vocalist Shiran Shahar Borek spreads the Greek musical word

The May 2 (8:30 p.m.) concert marks the launch of Shiran’s debut album Ximeroni (The Rising Dawn) which is now out on various online platforms.

APRIL 29, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS

SHIRAN SHAHAR BOREK – aka Shiran: Combining Greek and Ladino.

Jerusalem highlights April 26-May 2

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

APRIL 26, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN

'Crafted by Bees' at Israel Museum garden.

Civilians permitted to come armed to concerts at Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park - report

With big events set to return to Yarkon Park, starting with Omer Adam's concert on April 18, civilians will be allowed to bring firearms in order to increase security.

APRIL 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jerusalem Highlights April 12-18

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

APRIL 12, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN