Music history

Bob Weir: Eternal kid who became the sage that kept the Dead alive

Bob Weir’s rhythm, energy, and devotion kept the Grateful Dead alive long after Jerry Garcia’s passing.

|ByDAVID BRINN
BOB WEIR poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.
THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

I’m not here to preach the word of Swift. This is a lesson in pop culture, and class is officially in session.

|BySHIR PERETS
Screenshot of Frank Sinatra from the trailer for the film Pal Joey, 1957

Sensational: Remembering Frank Sinatra's concert in Jerusalem - opinion

Many, many vocalists have been popular over the years, and then faded into obscurity. Not Sinatra – he’s a legend that will never be forgotten

|ByDVORA WAYSMAN
RAKESH CHAURASIA, a polished bansuri – Indian bamboo flute – player will be part of the Oud Festival.

Indian bamboo flutist Rakesh Chaurasia to appear at Israel's Oud Festival

The nephew of master Indian flute player Hariprasad Chaurasia will play in the Jerusalem International Oud Festival.

|ByBARRY DAVIS

Jerusalem ‘Witches?’ music festival honors women with Baroque-era compositions - feature

'The Witches?' music festival highlights Baroque-era compositions performed by the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, pianist Gili Loftus, and violinist Susanne Scholz.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
GILLI LOFTUS (left) and Susanne Scholz (right) will be two of the performers at the ‘Witches?’ festival.

In ‘The Singer Sisters,’ a Jewish folk music family makes it big from Greenwich to Lilith Fair

Sarah Seltzer sheds light on her recently published novel, embracing the depth of Jewish American culture with the highlights of 60s rock.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Author and native New Yorker Sarah Seltzer, left, and the cover of her debut novel "The Singer Sisters."