Music
On the Swiss beat: Boston-born, Zurich-based saxophonist brings his heart to Tel Aviv - interview
Considering he has been based in Switzerland for the past eight years, at least Neal Sugarman's trip over here will be shorter, and he won’t have to deal with crippling jet lag.
More than meets the eye: Israel Music Showcase Festival brings out the best of the best
Rock legend Steven Van Zandt’s new gig: Holocaust education
Jerusalem highlights: November 13-19
Spotify down for international users, Downdetector report shows
More than 17,000 US users reported issues with Spotify as of 10:12 a.m. ET, while more than 11,000 users reported issues with Claude, according to Downdetector.
Amir's Room: How a fallen soldier's music reaches children who never knew him
Through music, a small group of orphaned children is remembering the legacy of one of Israel’s fallen soldiers
Iran’s wealth was never oil; the regime proved it by locking it in a basement - opinion
The regime replaced cultural diplomacy with a seminary network later sanctioned as a Quds Force recruitment hub. Yet the regime failed to touch the roots. Today, Gen Z in Iran recites the poetry.
Cantor brings Jewish music lost in Kristallnacht back to Germany - interview
Assaf Levitin told The Jerusalem Post that his work is intended to be comprehensive. "I do not want to only bring one or two pieces back in the repertoire and say 'never again.'"
Taylor Swift makes VMAs history, dedicates award to Dolly Parton
The VMAs aired live on CBS and MTV, streamed on Paramount+, and were hosted by Snoop Dogg. Fans selected winners in the top categories.
Ed Sheeran’s statement on Gaza ignores Hamas and misses the point - opinion
Ed Sheeran’s carefully worded statement on Israel and Gaza avoids addressing Hamas and its role in the October 7 massacre.
Macklemore sets 'Free Palestine' tour after being dumped from Ed Sheeran shows
The Grammy-winning rapper had been due to perform at eight additional Sheeran shows when he was removed last month from the tour following remarks at a show in New Jersey.
Boy George stands with Israel, so where are the rest of the world's artists? - editorial
In November, when he performs at the same arena that Hynde did nine years ago, George will undoubtedly reenact the flag-waving scene, and the crowd will once again shake the rafters in pride.
British singer Boy George to perform in Tel Aviv for first time in almost 10 years
The star has performed in Israel before, and last July he released "We Will Dance Again," a song inspired by the October 7 massacre and the Nova music festival.
Jerusalem Orchestra East & West youth division to perform at UN
The group is scheduled to present a repertoire intended to bridge cultures, including Zohar Argov’s “Yam Shel Dmaot” (“A Sea of Tears”), Abdel Wahab’s “Khayy Khay,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
