Popular israeli music

How 'Tamid Ohev Oti' became an unlikely Israeli anthem of 2024

“Tamid Ohev Oti” is more than a song; it’s a phenomenon uniting Israel through faith, rhythm, and hope.

 SASSON SHAULOV’S YouTube cover page for ‘Tamid Ohev Oti,’ translated from the Hebrew as ‘Always Loves Me.’
 Israeli singer Adam (Haim Cohen), 1987.

Israeli pop sensation Adam has died at 64

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel holds press conference in Tel Aviv on August 10, 2022. Krill will represent Israel in the upcoming Eurovision contest.

Timeless tunes, artists top the rankings for Independence Day

 Apple Music

Sony Music is turning to Israel for the next generation of international music stars


Music camp

A different angle: A group of American music insiders pay a visit to Israel to learn about the country through its musicians and music industry.

The 'Reality' program group

Rocker Peter Roth to perform with Maor Cohen at the Tamar Festival

As always, the annual music bash is chock full of star turns, such as Yehudit Ravitz, Hadag Nahash, Ester Rada, Beri Sakharof, Mosh Ben-Ari and Shalom Hanoch.

Maor Cohen (front) and Peter Roth

Masterpiece revisited: Tamouz reunites for an unforgettable night

Some 15,000 people turned up to watch Shalom Hanoch, Ariel Silber, Yehuda Eder and Ethan Gedron play hits from their classic album End of the Orange Season.

Tamouz reunion

Kutiman’s latest ThruYOU series installment comes to Tel Aviv

‘Offgrid offline’ at TAMA is the latest installment of musician Kutiman’s ThruYOU series

‘offgrid offline’

THE SUGAR HILL GANG Barby Club, Tel Aviv, August 30

The Sugar Hill Gang paved the way for rap as a genre.

IT’S A rap: From left; Wonder Mike, Master Gee and the late Big Hank Hank of The Sugarhill Gang.

'Bigmouth strikes again' Morrissey gets political

The show goes on again Wednesday night in Caesarea.

Morrissey concert in Tel Aviv.

A bilingual love song

When Hebrew and English mix into a beautiful love song

‘I THINK there are two principal things in life which are really challenging... one is to get on with someone who is different from you, and the other is to write a good pop song,’ says singer songwriter Daniel Salomon, seen here with vocalist Dana Avivi.

Soul Food: Veteran Israeli singer Karolina stays true to herself in new album

I have a new band and this will be the first time that we are performing together. It’s exciting.

'WHEN I’M creating music in Israel, I prefer to sing in Hebrew. It’s more connected to me and to the land... My authentic soul sings in Hebrew,’ says singer-songwriter Karolina.

Red Sea Jazz Festival goes blues and white

As usual, there is plenty of non-jazzy fare on offer, including oud player-violinist Yair Delal, veteran rock star Shalom Hanoch and world music outfit Quarter to Africa.

Jazz pianist Chick Corea

Idan Raichel sheds a few layers

Revered musical maestro strips to piano and voice for a new series of shows.

‘PERFORMING SOLO is still a work in process for me but it’s a great pleasure to emotionally connect with the audience,’ says world renowned Israeli musician Idan Raichel.