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Israeli singers hold tribute to late Matti Caspi, hosted by Bank Hapoalim

The event, titled “Brit Olam” after one of Caspi’s best-known songs, featured Robas and his band alongside the three guest singers in a production assembled for the occasion.

From right: Pazit Garfinkel, Dani Robas, Shiri Maimon, Riki Gal, Yadin Antebi, Roni Dalumi and Ayelet Yasur at Bank Hapoalim’s Matti Caspi tribute evening.
SWISS-BASED American saxophonist Neal Sugarman brings love, light and rhythmic joy to the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival.

On the Swiss beat: Boston-born, Zurich-based saxophonist brings his heart to Tel Aviv - interview

ELECTRONIC-MIDDLE EASTERN groove band Boogie Balagan struts its energized stuff at the showcase.

More than meets the eye: Israel Music Showcase Festival brings out the best of the best

Steven Van Zandt performs at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2026 in New York City.

Rock legend Steven Van Zandt’s new gig: Holocaust education


Jerusalem highlights: November 13-19

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

Home of Maud Lewis (see Thursday).

Beatles tribute band Bestbeat to debut in Israel

Following a prior postponement, the world-renowned Serbian quartet will bring The Beatles Symphony concert to Israeli stages for the first time.

THE BESTBEAT uses authentic instruments complemented by precise costume replicas.

Crusader castles, ancient alleys, and avant-garde art: Inside the annual Akko festival

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 143

Akko Festival of Alternative Theatre.

Defense attorney in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead in Las Vegas home

The manner of Sanft's death has not been determined, but Las Vegas police say that the death did not appear suspicious.

Duane Davis (C) and his attorney Michael Sanft are led back to a courtroom to hear his sentencing date after a jury found Davis guilty in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 31, 2026.

Caught between primal urges and aspirations

How a childhood hip-hop fan became one of Israel’s premier extreme vocalists, and why his underground metal band Submasq refuses to play by the industry’s political rules.

SUBMASQ, WHICH was originally called Subterranean Masquerade, was formed in 1997 by guitarist Tomer Pink in Salt Lake City.

Jazz trio Zafio to debut at Red Sea Jazz Festival ahead of second album

Pianist Shai Maestro served as the music producer and artistic director for the album. The Raft will be distributed through the record label owned by bassist Avishai Cohen and his manager.

THE TRIO ZAFIO.

Israel's Ethiopian community turns out for Ja Rule at Tel Aviv's Hangar 11

Ja Rule didn’t treat the visit as a statement. He treated it as a gig, and that may be exactly why it landed with his audience.

JA RULE had a couple of outfit changes. A favorite was this turquoise suit.

Macklemore says US venues rejected his Free Palestine tour

Macklemore claimed nine major US arenas, including Madison Square Garden, refused to book his "Free Palestine" tour, while MSG countered that the rapper is "not an arena-level act."

Rapper Macklemore performs during the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, in Duesseldorf, Germany, September 9, 2023.

Jerusalem highlights: November 6 – November 12

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

LEFT: Esther Ofarim (see Monday). RIGHT: Gergely Madaras (see  Sunday).

Boy George stood with the Jews when so many others turned away - opinion

Amid the silence and condemnation that followed October 7, Boy George became an unexpected but powerful voice of solidarity.

British singer-songwriter Boy George delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring him for his public support of Israel and the Jewish people, attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.