Music

Becoming Bob Dylan: Steve Berkowitz enhances music legend's legacy with hidden archive treasures

“If he had stopped after that performance at Carnegie Hall, he’d still be considered one of the legendary American artists. But fortunately, he didn’t,” said the 73-year-old Berkowitz

STEVE BERKOWITZ (left) and Sean Wilentz stand next to a poster of Bob Dylan’s ‘Through the Open Window, 1956-1963.’
 Yuval Raphael is the winner of the Rising star 2025 finale and will represent Israel in the Eurovision.

Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision after Israel cleared to compete

Andrea Bocelli performs on the stage during free 'Grace For The World' concert in St Peter's Square on September 13, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Andrea Bocelli hosts former Gaza hostage Segev Kalfon for private concert at Miami home

PRIZE-WINNING composer Lior Navok.

Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition


The Israel Music Showcase Festival brings industry professionals to scout new talent

During a time of freshly inflicted wounds, many felt this festival marked the start of a chapter of renewal and restoration for Israel.

A STREET IN Jerusalem’s Talpiot neighborhood is taken over by music fans for the Israel Music Showcase Festival, last month.

Ofra Haza’s melodies meet Andalusian flamenco in new Jerusalem premiere

His approach is meticulous. Each of Haza’s songs is adapted into flamenco palos, distinct rhythmic frameworks that give each piece a particular emotional character.

DANCER ADVA YERMIYAHU will be accompanied by flamenco guitarist Manuel Cazas.

Jerusalem highlights: November 28-December 4

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

Quesadillas (Illustrative).

'Boom, Boom Tel Aviv,' songs calling for killing of Jews, Israelis on Spotify, Amazon

Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube host multiple songs calling for the killing of Jews and Israelis, like punk rap duo Bob Vylan's chants "death, death to the IDF" or "Boom, Boom Tel Aviv."

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UK venue says calling off Oi Va Voi concert for being Jewish band was 'mistake'

The venue said it recognizes now the complaints it received were only "because they are a Jewish band performing with an Israeli singer."

MODERN KLEZMER - Oi Va Voi (September 12, 2018)

Jewish singer SONiA returns to Israel after 12 years, performs at Hostages Square

Rutstein began her career in the late-80s folk-punk scene with her band Disappear Fear along with her sister Cindy.

SONIA DISAPPEAR FEAR in a performance last week at Neve Shalom.

Israel's Piano Man: Rami Kleinstein's journey from Long Island to Hebrew pop maestro - interview

Many people refer to Kleinstein as the Israeli Billy Joel, mainly for the similarities in their melodic, piano-based songs about love and life. But the parallels don’t end there.

Rami Kleinstein (L) with David Brinn.

Kevin Spacey in Tel Aviv: Music, memories, and a bid for redemption

During the show in Tel Aviv, 66-year-old Kevin Spacey alluded to his past and how he felt ostracized and abandoned.

 Kevin Spacey on stage in Tel Aviv Wednesday night.

French jazz combo Les Haricots Rouges brings gaiety to New Orleans fest in Tel Aviv

The Les Haricots Rouges jazz combo is due to appear at the New Orleans Festival at the Tel Aviv Museum from November 27-29.

LES HARICOTS Rouges brings New Orleans to Tel Aviv.

Bach, unplugged with The Revolution Orchestra

The Revolution Orchestra turns toward Bach in a joyful new season blurring the lines between reverence and play.

THE REVOLUTION Orchestra’s Roy Oppenheim (bottom) and Zohar Sharon.

Gilad Hazan’s stratified Arabic music offering captivates at Oud Festival

Gilad Hazan wowed the Confederation House audience with his electrifying instrumental skills and crosscultural-influenced scores.

GILAD HAZAN