Israeli music

'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview

Before returning to Tel Aviv for his first full recital since the war began, pianist Igor Levit speaks about solidarity with Israel, fighting antisemitism, and using music as a force for change.

Beyond his musical mastery, Levit stands out as one of today’s most politically engaged artists. ‘I wanted to use my craft to raise money for organizations that combat antisemitism and educate young people in schools regarding the roots and history of antisemitism.’
NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

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

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


Rocking out under the Iron Dome - reporter's notebook

If you cancel your parties and you stop singing and dancing, you’re giving in to the terrorists. 

Dead Sea rave

Danny Kuttner on singing colors and how traveling abroad helped her music

Collaboration always leads to more vibrant and 'colorful' music, but individuality is also important.

 DANNY KUTTNER: Israel is my home.

The power of a unicorn: Why will Noa Kirel's Eurovision song make Germans laugh?

Just before the Israeli delegation boards a plane to the upcoming Eurovision Song contest in Liverpool, we checked what they're saying about us in Europe:

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

Yehonatan Geffen provided the soundtrack for Israelis of all ages

Remembering poet Yehonatan Geffen, whose songs were embraced by the Israeli public and became an integral part of people’s lives. Geffen died at 76.

YEHONATAN GEFFEN

Two deceased singers will be revived via AI to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary

The song “Here Forever” will be performed by Ofra Haza and Zohar Argov, two famous Israeli singers who passed away in 2000 and 1987.

Israeli pop superstar Ofra Haza who passed away 20 years ago

Israeli composer celebrates sustainability and peace in Greece

 Mark Eliyahu performs in Greece

Ofra Haza named one of top 200 singers of all time by Rolling Stone

Haza’s life was a rags-to-riches story in which she soared high, helped change the Israeli music industry’s perception of Mizrahi music, had a huge international career and died tragically young.

 File photo of Israeli singer Ofra Haza, with her manager Bezalal Aloni.

Israeli guitarist Yitzhak Klepter passes away at 72

One of Klepter's solos was rated as the greatest guitar solo in the history of Israeli music in 1997.

 Guitarist Yitzhak Klepter of the Israeli rockband Kaveret.

Dennis Chambers set to light up this year's Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat

Chambers will be performing at the Red Sea Jass Festival in Eilat November 10-12, along with United States-based Ukrainian-born Israeli pianist Ruslan Sirota.

 DENNIS CHAMBERS

Israeli Jazz Musician Ilan Bar Lavi performs at the Polanco Jazz Festival in Mexico City

The Polanco Jazz Festival is one of Mexico’s most important jazz festivals

 Jazz Musician Ilan Bar Lavi