Israeli music

“Crazy, moving”: Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

The movie, most of which is in Hebrew, takes a fly-on-the-wall approach, chronicling their lives and mixing different styles to create a portrait of the duo that will be entertaining and interesting

From left: Jerusalem Film Festival artistic director Orr Sigoli, Jerusalem Film Festival director Roni Mahadav-Levin, Jerusalem Cinematheque executive board chairman Dani Mimran, Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion, and Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa.
Israeli musician, Idan Amedi.

Idan Amedi to perform near Gaza border after wartime injury

Israeli singer Yishai Levi, November 8, 2024.

Israeli singer Yishai Levi passes away at 63 after being hospitalized in serious condition

(L-R) Kanye "Ye" West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Israeli music industry doubtful over Kanye West's potential return to Israel


From ‘The Voice’ to new sophomore album, this Tel Aviv singer hones her craft

Penkin is a vocalist in an Israeli future-soul band, a DJ, and headliner at various shows and festivals.

 JENNY PENKIN: ‘I want to be a pioneer of R&B in Israel.’

All together now - Beit Hagefen unveils an inclusive program for its 60th anniversary

Beit Hagefen celebrates its 60th anniversary with a diverse program promoting harmony between Jewish and Arab communities through music, art, and cultural events in Haifa.

 THE REVOLUTION ORCHESTRA will be helping Beit Hagefen, Haifa, celebrate its 60th anniversary.

An Israeli tribute to electronic music pioneer Eric Siday

Siday’s success, making him the highest-paid musician per second for a time, enabled him to sponsor great leaps in electronic music, such as the creation of the first percussion synthesizer.

 STEPHEN HORENSTEIN

After being canceled in the US, Jewish singer Matisyahu will return to Israel

During his stay in Israel, Matisyahu, 44, will be recipient of a special prize from Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chickli for their efforts to advocate for Israel.

 Matisyahu

Woman 2024 festival hosts tribute to Alona Turel, one of Israel's most important musicians

The Turel nod forms part of the Woman 2024 program, which runs at the Holon Theater March 5-9. The subtitle of the predominantly musical event reads “Female Art at the Holon Theater.”

Alona Turel

Israeli singer Lior Farhi dies of cardiac arrest at 53

Farhi's career began in the 80s, when he was still a teenager. He released his first album, "Like a Silent Stone," at the beginning of 1995.

 Lior Farhi.

Malawi Men's choir pays tribute to Gaza hostages singing Israeli song

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said this video of the men's choir singing Home in particular moved them. 

 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv for the release of Gaza hostages on November 25, 2023

Veteran guitarist, vocalist Amir Lev returns to an old favorite

All together now: Perhaps Amir Lev’s inaugural orchestral two-step will lead to more of the same further down the rocker’s long and winding road.

 AMIR LEV: I felt this project could connect me to my roots.

Singer Idan Amedi released from hospital, honors fallen 'brothers-in-arms'

He emphasizes that if there is something “good” that has happened as a result of his injury, it is his ability to be a messenger.

 Idan Amedi speaks at Sheba Tel HaShomer medical center in his first public appearance since being injured in the Gaza Strip, January 25, 2024

Music for everybody in Eilat

This year’s Classicameri Festival spreads the fun musical word far and wide.

 CONDUCTOR, COMPOSER, pianist, and accordion player Omer Meir Wellber will lead the Classicameri Festival.