Israeli music
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.
Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive
Bar Rose's most recent albums bring complex instrumentation to the forefront
Daphna Ban explores growing up and identity in new album Heat Wave
Jerusalem highlights June 28 – July 4
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A prodigal son returns: Asaf Avidan continues to prove his talent with riveting one-man show
Although he sings in English, Avidan spoke to the packed theater in Hebrew, telling the audience at the outset that he did not consider his music “escapism.”
Laivy Miller follows in the big footsteps of his father, Matisyahu
“My dad taught that music is giving and that we have to be a vessel if you have it – everything is from Hashem. If God gives you the gift of a voice, it is for a reason.”
Israeli singer, composer, and actor, Dan Toren, dies at 63
Toren was awarded an honorary songwriting award from Israel’s music and literary rights association, ACUM.
The Terminal performance complex in Haifa is set to redefine entertainment in the north
The Terminal is housed in the historic Hangar 15, a 1950s structure that has served various port needs over the years. The venue can accommodate up to 2,000 people per event.
US withholds visas from Israeli artists after controversial 'Harbu Darbu' lyrics go viral
The controversial lyrics say, “(from) Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Mia Khalifa; Every day is a day; All the units in the army come to harbu darbu on their heads!"
Mindy Rutstein, the art and sustainability organizer of Nahlaot
Jerusalemite of the Week: A passionate singer-songwriter, Rutstein begin organizing and creating various art events throughout Jerusalem and beyond.
This year, Eurovision actually matters - editorial
Anti-Israel activists have been calling for months to bar Israel from the contest and have unsuccessfully lobbied other countries’ participants to boycott the competition.
We will dance again: Nova to hold concert to honor victims of festival massacre
The event will include a line-up of some of Israel's biggest artists and will raise funds for victim families and survivors.
Naomi Polani, veteran performer and director dies at 96
Along with being in the popular Israeli band "The Roosters," Polani founded and performed with other groups, choreographed, taught music around the country, and hosted radio music programs.