Israeli music
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.
Noa Kirel's bloody 'Love Song' video crosses a line for her young Israeli fans - comment
Eyal Golan’s ‘Science Fiction’ is Israel’s most played song of the year
Stop crying over Noa Kirel’s bloody video, it’s time to let her grow up - comment
Sabina's new album explores her Journey in Israel towards gratitude, connection, and belonging
The German-born singer releases her second album in Hebrew, reflecting on Zionism and motherhood in Israel.
A dream concert to any Israeli music lover: Caspi, Sanderson, Banai take Jerusalem's stage - review
As the audience sang along to lyrics such as, “Today, finally, I’ll make you smile/Today, I’ll banish the sadness from your eyes,” it was the perfect blending of a joyful sound and sorrowful present.
Jerusalem highlights June 28 – July 4
Editor’s note: Due to the current security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
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.
