Music
Ayalim’s Halutz 33 unveils packed January lineup to boost culture in Beersheba
The Old City venue will host Shem-Tov Levi, Rona Kenan, Yehali Sobol and more throughout January 2026, as part of Ayalim’s push to strengthen cultural life in the Negev.
Israeli artists build bridges at Xavier University, Nation’s only Catholic HBCU
From burden to bridge: How Jewish music is reopening Germany’s cultural soul
Taylor Swift leads charts as Israel's favorite artist, album, song of 2025
Beyoncé claims billionaire crown after record-breaking concert tour
The Cowboy Carter Tour grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales alone, according to Pollstar, and a further $50 million in merchandise sold at the shows, according to Forbes
'Inner core of love': Hostage survivor Matan Angrest joins Ishay Ribo on stage in NYC - opinion
Former hostage Matan Angrest stood on the stage next to Ishay Ribo and chose the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava” (Its Inner Core Is Filled With Love), a song about love of God, and about God’s love for us.
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.
