Israeli music
Erez Halevi, Israeli pop pioneer and voice of self-acceptance, dies at 71
Israeli musician Erez Halevi, best known for the beloved song "Kach Bara Otcha Hateva," leaves behind a lasting legacy of individuality and acceptance.
IDF paratrooper Yosef Haguel, associated with famed 'Ballad for a Medic,' dies at 80
Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
Noa Kirel's bloody 'Love Song' video crosses a line for her young Israeli fans - comment
Israeli musicians help Jews worldwide cope with post-October 7 trauma
Since October 7, Hashayara has played for displaced families, evacuated communities, soldiers on the front lines, and youth in bomb shelters.
Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the hostages'
The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song.
Radiohead guitarist, Dudu Tassa decry 'censorship' after UK shows scrapped
Radiohead guitarist announced the cancellation of shows with an Israeli musician in the UK after he said a campaign by a pro-Palestinian group led to threats making it unsafe to proceed.
Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj shares battle with bipolar disorder and hospitalization
Eurovision singer Nadav Guedj opens up about his five-year mental health battle and forced hospitalization.
Songs from the Bibas funeral soar to the top of Spotify’s charts
Yarden chose to dedicate “Roman Sky” by Avenged Sevenfold for Shiri and “I Thank You Child” by Zakk Wylde to his children, which has soared to first place.
Hanan Ben Ari as the great unifier at Jerusalem concert - review
Ben Ari emerged with the house lights fully up and did a lap around the whole arena, shaking hands and receiving the adoration from the crowd.
Singer Shai Tsabari gives a ‘hafla’ to remember at anniversary show - review
When it comes to a performer like Tsabari, it’s one thing to stream his music, and it’s another to see him live – an experience lovers of Israeli music owe themselves.
Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod passes on Andalusian music to new generations
The center will train a new generation of musicians who will play and learn the Andalusian musical language from a young age.
Assuta dedicates piano for hostage Alon Ohel's second birthday in Hamas captivity
"The family is asking anyone who can, to play a melody for him today—whether at home, in the streets, in concert halls, or on public pianos in hospitals," she concluded.
Musician Stephen Horenstein's jazz debut performance in Jerusalem
In his pre-show notes, Horenstein talks about offering his audience “a cleansing, a sort of exorcism, of everything we have had to experience."
