Music

Israel Police suspend rapper tied to Ben-Gvir over recordings claiming influence over officers

Eliasi’s firearm was confiscated following the decision, and the Police Internal Investigations Department opened a review of the information revealed in the report.

Israeli rapper Yoav "HaTzel (The Shadow)" Eliasi
‘ALL SPIRITS’: The Hebrew title, ‘Kol HaRuchot’ plays on meaning of ‘To hell with it!’

To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war

Grant Marshall and Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack perform onstage during Lido Festival at Lido Field on June 06, 2025 in London, England.

Musical band Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag

Boy George kicks off PRIDE week with at surprise popup DJ set at Stonewall Inn on June 20, 2026 in New York City.

Boy George's stand: Non-Jewish celebrities speaking up for Israel makes a difference - editorial


Scientists say they’ve decoded what it takes to triumph at Eurovision

French featured in many early winners. Since the early 1990s, it has been associated with entries finishing further down the table.

Nemo representing Switzerland celebrates after winning during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

Black Metallica Symphony Tribute show to perform in Tel Aviv

This Serbian-based project is considered one of Europe’s leading tribute shows, blending Metallica’s iconic hard rock with a full symphonic ensemble.

BLACK METALLICA symphony tribute.

The double standard: Why Kanye West’s antisemitism continues to be ignored - opinion

Granting a self-declared antisemite who has engaged in deeply harmful rhetoric prominent platforms sends a troubling message to Jews around the world, one that allows such bullying to persist.

US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art reimagines exhibitions amid wartime conditions

With museums closed and sirens ongoing, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art adapts by bringing art experiences into safe rooms and shelters.

‘The event is not over’: An innovative new way to see art at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Music to our ears, and hearts: How music shaped Israel’s identity over 78 years

The 1967 Six Day War changed everything, as this then-fledgling country, bursting with self-confidence, began to open up to the Western world.

YOAV KUTNER has charted much of the evolution of Israeli music.

How songs become memory: The role of music on Israel’s Memorial Day

“People need someone to resonate with what they feel. Songs help them not feel alone,” says Dr. Ayelet Dassa, a music therapist and researcher at Bar-Ilan University.

SGT. GADI Cotal.

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’

The comment appears in a 21-minute “uncut” edition of the web series SubwayTakes, in which host Kareem Rahma interviews famous and up-and-coming New Yorkers about their most controversial opinions.

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas appears on SubwayTakes.

Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland, Switzerland canceled after antisemitic remarks

Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic remarks, disrupting his international tour plans.

Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the "Vultures 1" playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

Ittai Binnun’s ‘Home’: Jerusalem jazz meets post–Oct 7. reality

Multi-instrumentalist Binnun sets out his expansive cultural stall Confederation House.

Ittai Binnun plays a large number of wind and other instruments.

Jerusalem highlights: April 17-23

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

Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium