Israeli music

Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all

The 51-year-old payetan – liturgical singer – has put together an impressive roster of artists for the occasion, culling top performers from the piyut domain alongside other musicians.

LIOR ELMALEH presents a blend of rock and ‘piyut.’
SHYE BEN TZUR: The idea of using a creative project as an excuse to create a world that is a bubble, which allows a creative process – that for me is one of the most fortunate and happiest moments in life.

Musical journey from the Rajasthan Express: Rising Israeli star Shye Ben Tzur merges East and West

Keren Peles at the Yom hazikaron ceremony in the Knesset.

Keren Peles pushes back against rumors of an affair with former IDF intelligence chief

Nosei Hamigbaat

Alon Cohen, 1980s Jerusalem rock drummer from band Nosei Hamigbaat, dies at 55


Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon

A living soundtrack of Israeli culture that offers a profound journey through 70 years of Israeli music, cinema, and the enduring spirit of Jerusalem.

 MENAHEM GOLAN started filming a new musical with Gaon, ‘Kazablan,’ 1973.

Grammy-winning producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell gives master class to Israeli music students

MITCHELL WAS invited to Israel because of his impressive resume as a key figure in shaping the Memphis sound – as owner of legendary Royal Studios. 

 LAWRENCE ‘BOO’ MITCHELL talks to students at Ono Music earlier this month.

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.

Hashayara in Wilmington, Delaware.

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.

 Yuval Raphael qualified for the Eurovision final in the second semi final on Thursday night.

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.

Radiohead concert in Israel, July 19

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.

 Israeli singer Nadav Guedj performs at the main event marking the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from Arab Countries and Iran in Jerusalem on November 29, 2018.

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.

 People come out to pay respects for the Bibas family in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, Feburay 27, 2025.

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. 

 HANAN BEN ARI and his band onstage at the Pais Arena in Jerusalem on Thursday night.

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. 

 SHAI TSABARI in concert in Tel Aviv on Thursday night.

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.

 THE ISRAELI Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod.

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.

 A piano at Asuta hospital dedicated to Alon Ohel, who is spending his second birthday on Hamas captivity, February 10, 2025.