Music
From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'
Once home to a thriving Jewish community, Harbin now preserves its past through music - and the enduring legacy of the Schoenfeld sisters.
Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience
Peiwen Su – service on international competition jury panels
Dancing through the crackdown: The satirical song soundtracking post-Khamenei Iran
Boundless Bach at the 12th rollout of the Jerusalem Piano Festival
The 'Bach for Two and Three Pianos' concert makes for one helluva evening’s entertainment, but Shapira takes the presentation offering and listening experience a step or two further.
Kennedy Center demands $1M in damages from musician after canceled Christmas performance - AP
The cancellation followed the White House’s decision last week to rename the center in honor of US President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported on Friday.
Jerusalem Highlights: December 26 – January 1
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?
Bar Rose's most recent albums bring complex instrumentation to the forefront
For anyone who resonates with classic textures, rich arrangements, and laid-back groove, Bar Rose’s music will immediately hit home.
US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax
The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.
The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music
2026 Azrieli Prize winner Hana Ajiashvili reimagines a medieval riddle in “Riddle,” shaping history and personal experience into a powerful score.
The ever-evolving David Broza: A new live jazz album
David Broza's music career has spanned decades and genres, and his new Jazz venture is as bold as he's always been.
Spotify down for thousands of US users, Downdetector shows
There were more than 13,500 reports of issues with the streaming platform as of 09:09 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.
Daphna Ban explores growing up and identity in new album Heat Wave
“I guess the album is really about growing up and shaping yourself as a young adult trying to make sense of everything that happens to you,” said Daphna Ban.
Scottish band Primal Scream draws backlash over backdrop of Israeli officials with swastika-eyes
Primal Scream is also one of the most prominent acts to demand in recent months that its music not be available on the music platform Spotify to listeners in Israel
