Music

Classicameri Festival : Music to be savored and enjoyed

Once again, the Classicameri Festival provided value for money and left audiences buzzing and with a spring in their step. 

Sergei Nakariakov.
Shyfrin (center) at Abbey Road Studios with producer Mike Hedges (L) and arranger Fred Luzignant

Music, kabbalah, and time: Inside Eduard Shyfrin’s kabbalistic soundscape

TAYLOR SWIFT reacts on stage during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.

Taylor Swift to be inducted in Songwriters Hall of Fame, will become second-youngest ever

Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'


Jacob’s Ladder returns with rocking, upscale show - but was this the last iteration?

It’s unlikely that Jacob’s Ladder will be back for its former summer extravaganzas. But we can hope that the weekend in Kfar Blum was enough of a success to change its course.

MAPLE & THE ECOSYSTEM

Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

I’m not here to preach the word of Swift. This is a lesson in pop culture, and class is officially in session.

THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

Dolly Parton's sister asks for prayers as 79-year-old country legend experiences health struggles

Parton’s health struggles follow the death of her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, in March.

 American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023.

Avenged Sevenfold singer sends welcome-home message to released hostages

Avenged Sevenfold surprises former hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal with a personal video message, offering support and celebrating their release after two years of captivity.

M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold performs at Carroponte on June 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

Tel Aviv Festival to take over city

More than 120 artists and creators will perform, taking part in 40 different performances.

SHLOMI SHABAN

French jazz saxophonist Benjamin Petit flies high

The French saxophonist is a commercial airline pilot who works on long haul flights for Air France.

BENJAMIN PETIT juggles his music career and his commercial pilot career.

New song sees US-Israeli collaboration

“On My Mind” is a collaboration between musician James Maslow and Israeli artists Shahar Saul and Maya Dadon.

JAMES MASLOW

Idan Raichel braves BDS to tour the US

If anyone can reason with the protesters who may gather outside the venues where he’ll be performing next week, it’s Idan Raichel.

IDAN RAICHEL

Ishay Ribo performs at gala to support hospitalized children

Founded in memory of Gilat Eisenmann, a vibrant 11-year-old girl who passed away in 2008, the Gilat Foundation provides therapeutic live theater to children in hospitals.

Ishay Ribo in a heartfelt performance.

Jerusalem highlights: October 10-16

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

Eyal Meir Berkovitz and Gal Meir Eisenkot