Music

Israeli singer-songwriter Ehud Banai’s music transforms Beit Guvrin caves in immersive exhibition

The Eighth Sound exhibition brings together Banai’s songs and texts with video art by Ronen Tanchum. Created specifically for the ancient caves.

(l-r) Raya Shorki, CEO of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, Ehud Banai, and Ronen Tanchum.
Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs at the RootOne Big Tent event in Rishon Lezion. July 12, 2026.

Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event

Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Victory of the Rising Sun (see Friday).

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Musician Lazer Lloyd speaks on trading career in US for life and blues in Israel

Lloyd built a career in Israel by leaning into high-energy blues and rock, a style that transcended language barriers.

Musician Lazer Lloyd speaks on trading career in US for life and blues in Israel.

How Matti Caspi’s music became a treasured national soundtrack - comment

Israelis of every age can sing Caspi's tunes, and his talent was such that he worked in many different styles.

Matti Caspi working on audio engineering for the IDF entertainment team on March 17, 1972.

From service to songwriting: Nave Karni on music and meaning - interview

“A lot of people that I used to know knew me as an officer in the army, a very macho guy. So when I suddenly started to release songs, everyone was like ‘what the f*** is going on?’” he explained.

Karni preforming a sold out show at Tmuna Theatre on November 8”

Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle

The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”

 MATTI CASPI performs in 2015.

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Ido Nahmias and Shirel Azizian in A Doll’s House SOURCE Itai Salhov.

Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute

According to the opera company, the performance marked its first return to Ofakim in more than a decade and formed part of its 40th anniversary season.

The Israeli Opera returned to Ofakim on Monday evening with a community production of The Magic Flute. February 3.

Israel and Iran won’t be center stage at the 68th Grammys

Former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will host the show, and the performers and presenters are expected to include Doechii, Harry Styles, Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, and Sabrina Carpenter.

"Golden," from "KPop Demon Hunters" wins Best Song Written for Visual Media during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 1, 2026.

Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue

Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.

Hanna Yaffe sings and plays guitar.

The alchemist of the strings: Michael Greilsammer returns to Jerusalem

From classical foundations to Caribbean reggae and cinematic themes, Michael Greilsammer brings his musical odyssey home to Jerusalem.

The Michael Greilsammer Trio.

Jewish musical group performs song in Hebrew in historic Australia Day concert in Sydney

It marked the first time Hebrew has been sung at the iconic Opera House Forecourt in any concert setting, and also the first time a Jewish song has been performed at the Australia Day Live concert.

SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival, outside the Sydney Opera House.