Concert

Kanye West performs for 118,000 in Turkey despite being banned in several other countries

In his first appearance in Europe since 2014, and his first in Turkey, Ye performed for two hours in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium to an audience of 118,000, state-run Anadolu Agency said.

MAY 31, 2026|ByREUTERS

US rapper and producer Kanye West performs on stage during a concert at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul as part of his tour "YE Live in Istanbul" on May 30, 2026.

A Metallica tribute band tribute fills Tel Aviv's international music void

Between the thunderous guitars and drums, abetted by the full orchestra, the sound was thunderous and could sometimes be physically felt like sound waves passing through the chest cavity.

MAY 30, 2026|ByDAVID BRINN

US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer following years of antisemitic remarks, with Britain denying him entry in April.

MAY 30, 2026|ByREUTERS

Harry Styles performs in Amsterdam at the first concert of the Together, Together tour.

Pop star Harry Styles to ‘Viva Palestina’ concertgoer in Amsterdam: ‘Correct’

It’s the first time Styles, who is newly engaged to Jewish actor Zoe Kravitz, has made any public remarks on the conflict.

MAY 19, 2026|ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA

Concert review: An evening of waltzes by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Guest conductor Manfred Honeck led the orchestra through a program that featured the music of Schulhoff, Haydn, and Strauss.

MAY 27, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

Jerusalem highlights: May 23-29

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 23, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

A symphony of solidarity: The Israeli Opera to host moving benefit for October 7 orphans

The concert program features selections that speak to the human spirit’s endurance.

MAY 22, 2025ByNERIA BARR

Yuval Raphael to perform in Nova community memorial concert in Tel Aviv

Following her triumphant performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel over the weekend, Yuval Raphael will share her talents with a home audience.

MAY 19, 2025ByDAVID BRINN

Yuval Raphael at the Eurovision final, May 17, 2025.

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra's concert for Holocaust remembrance - review

Rather than actual music from the Holocaust, this Holocaust Memorial Day Concert by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra related in its seriousness of content and Jewish-Israeli focus.

APRIL 28, 2025ByMAX STERN

CELLIST Kristina Reiko Cooper performed with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra last week.

Our Dylan: Bob Dylan’s work gets a local twist or two

'Dylan Dyalana' is the brainchild of two long-time fans: singer-guitarist, actor, and storyteller Roee Fadida and ethnic-leaning saz and wind instrument player and singer Ittai Binnun.

APRIL 6, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS

Guitarist-vocalist Roee Fadida is heavily invested in Bob Dylan’s oeuvre.

The sounds of young Zionism: Listening to the International Jewish Teen Choir - opinion

Given the current situation, I find it remarkable that in 2025, thousands of Jewish teens are devoting so much time, energy, and talent to singing Jewish songs, says the writer.

APRIL 5, 2025ByBARBARA SOFER