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).

Jerusalem highlights: July 10-16


Song about enemy drones written by 11-year-old becomes unofficial anthem of Israel-Iran war

Krigel, who is from Moshav Zvi in the Gilboa region, wrote and sang the hip-hop song, and a video of him performing it with his sister, Adi, quickly went viral when she uploaded it to TikTok.

Screenshot from music video of “Catbam," song written by an 11-year-old Israeli boy named Nir Krigel, March 22, 2026.

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Ron Mueck, ‘Boy,’ 1999, shown at a past Venice Biennale (see Tues day).

Israeli artist Idan Raichel blends music, art and desert magic in 'Fata Morgana'

Idan Raichel’s desert festival “Fata Morgana” blends music, art and resilience amid a time of war and uncertainty.

Idan Raichel: Taking it all in stride.

Escaping reality: Eilat offers 100 free activities until March, under Home Front Command guidelines

Despite the challenging times, the southern city offers a break with the “101 Experiences, 0 Shekels” project: workshops, tastings, live music and guest chefs in dozens of free events.

Eilat 100 offers activities for free until the end of March

Shaping Israel’s music: Inside the workshops of women luthiers

Although their numbers are few, women luthiers are making their mark and providing skilled work in Israel.

An illustrative image of a luthier at work.

A surprising collaboration: Shazam comes into the chat of ChatGPT

The world’s most popular music recognition app integrates directly into the bot of OpenAI. Users will be able to identify songs in real time without leaving the conversation.

Shazam

Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah

Twin bnei mitzvah, Persian palace dreams, and Iranian missiles lead to an unforgettable Shabbat Zachor.

Bar Mitzvah boys the day before all the excitement begins.

WATCH: 'Michelle,' Israel’s Eurovision song, revealed in a performance by Noam Bettan

The song includes lyrics in Hebrew, French, and English. The lyrics were written by Nadav Aharoni, Tzlil Kalifi, and Yuval Raphael. Aharoni and Kalifi composed the music, and Aharoni is the producer.

Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.

Bach Festival features contemporary dance and live baroque performances

Nine concerts, live ensembles, and eclectic programming showcase Bach’s timeless adaptability.

The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra forms the backbone of the Bach Festival.

'A hug from God': Diana Klein on music, healing, and women’s empowerment - interview

Diana Klein’s music offers comfort, hope, and strength for women seeking self-appreciation.

Diana Klein singing.