Israeli music

Ushpizin Music Festival returns to Ashdod with Israeli rock icons, opera, and theater

The rock marathon continues the following evening with a powerhouse roster featuring pioneering rocker Shalom Hanoch, ’90s alternative icons Eifa HaYeled, and punk-rock legend Rami Fortis.

Israeli musician Evyatar Banai performs at the Gola Club in Petah Tikvah, on September 27, 2016.
Dancing to Hayati with cast in a lantern shop in Shuk Hapishpishim.

Finding her own genre: Nicole Raviv blends Hebrew, Arabic, and pop into a new Israeli sound

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

NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph


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.

 DEMONSTRATORS IN Malmo, Sweden, protest Israel’s participation in the Eurovision, earlier this month.

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.

 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival place outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 7, 2024.

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.

 Naomi Polani.

From ‘The Voice’ to new sophomore album, this Tel Aviv singer hones her craft

Penkin is a vocalist in an Israeli future-soul band, a DJ, and headliner at various shows and festivals.

 JENNY PENKIN: ‘I want to be a pioneer of R&B in Israel.’

All together now - Beit Hagefen unveils an inclusive program for its 60th anniversary

Beit Hagefen celebrates its 60th anniversary with a diverse program promoting harmony between Jewish and Arab communities through music, art, and cultural events in Haifa.

 THE REVOLUTION ORCHESTRA will be helping Beit Hagefen, Haifa, celebrate its 60th anniversary.

An Israeli tribute to electronic music pioneer Eric Siday

Siday’s success, making him the highest-paid musician per second for a time, enabled him to sponsor great leaps in electronic music, such as the creation of the first percussion synthesizer.

 STEPHEN HORENSTEIN

After being canceled in the US, Jewish singer Matisyahu will return to Israel

During his stay in Israel, Matisyahu, 44, will be recipient of a special prize from Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chickli for their efforts to advocate for Israel.

 Matisyahu

Woman 2024 festival hosts tribute to Alona Turel, one of Israel's most important musicians

The Turel nod forms part of the Woman 2024 program, which runs at the Holon Theater March 5-9. The subtitle of the predominantly musical event reads “Female Art at the Holon Theater.”

Alona Turel

Israeli singer Lior Farhi dies of cardiac arrest at 53

Farhi's career began in the 80s, when he was still a teenager. He released his first album, "Like a Silent Stone," at the beginning of 1995.

 Lior Farhi.

Malawi Men's choir pays tribute to Gaza hostages singing Israeli song

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said this video of the men's choir singing Home in particular moved them. 

 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv for the release of Gaza hostages on November 25, 2023