Music

U2 releases EP featuring poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai

Israel Prize winner Yehuda Amichai, who died in 2000, is considered by many to have been the greatest modern Israeli poet.

Irish singer of U2 Bono poses during a photocall for the film "Bono: Stories of Surrender" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025.
Art auction at Kehilat Kol HaNeshama.

Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem

 Israeli music star and performer Idan Raichel.

Idan Raichel to bring 'Fata Morgana' musical experience to Judean desert

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

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


Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition

Navok describes his 10-minute orchestral piece, 'Blue, Yellow, Smoke,' composed during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine War, as trying to 'capture the melancholic mood of war.'

PRIZE-WINNING composer Lior Navok.

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.