Israeli music

‘I want Adam Levine to bring me the cake’: Israeli pop star Nunu on five years of war and music

Nunu looks back on five years in the spotlight, shelving an album after October 7, and opening for Maroon 5.

NUNU BLOWS OUT the candle on her five-year career cake, alongside Guri Alfi (right), at the Barby last weekend
Profile photo of Shulamit Lapid.

Author Shulamit Lapid wins ACUM lifetime achievement award

‘THE SIXTEENTH SHEEP’ reunion shows (from left) Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yehudit Ravitz, and David Broza.

‘The Sixteenth Sheep’ documentary celebrates reunion of a musical supergroup

Israeli-Moroccan artist Neta Elkayam sees music as a way to survive and as a form of resilience.PremiumPremium

'The only answer is music': Neta Elkayam's border-crossing journey, from Morocco to New Orleans


An Israeli tribute to electronic music pioneer Eric Siday

Siday’s success, making him the highest-paid musician per second for a time, enabled him to sponsor great leaps in electronic music, such as the creation of the first percussion synthesizer.

 STEPHEN HORENSTEIN

After being canceled in the US, Jewish singer Matisyahu will return to Israel

During his stay in Israel, Matisyahu, 44, will be recipient of a special prize from Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chickli for their efforts to advocate for Israel.

 Matisyahu

Woman 2024 festival hosts tribute to Alona Turel, one of Israel's most important musicians

The Turel nod forms part of the Woman 2024 program, which runs at the Holon Theater March 5-9. The subtitle of the predominantly musical event reads “Female Art at the Holon Theater.”

Alona Turel

Israeli singer Lior Farhi dies of cardiac arrest at 53

Farhi's career began in the 80s, when he was still a teenager. He released his first album, "Like a Silent Stone," at the beginning of 1995.

 Lior Farhi.

Malawi Men's choir pays tribute to Gaza hostages singing Israeli song

The Israeli Foreign Ministry said this video of the men's choir singing Home in particular moved them. 

 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv for the release of Gaza hostages on November 25, 2023

Veteran guitarist, vocalist Amir Lev returns to an old favorite

All together now: Perhaps Amir Lev’s inaugural orchestral two-step will lead to more of the same further down the rocker’s long and winding road.

 AMIR LEV: I felt this project could connect me to my roots.

Singer Idan Amedi released from hospital, honors fallen 'brothers-in-arms'

He emphasizes that if there is something “good” that has happened as a result of his injury, it is his ability to be a messenger.

 Idan Amedi speaks at Sheba Tel HaShomer medical center in his first public appearance since being injured in the Gaza Strip, January 25, 2024

Music for everybody in Eilat

This year’s Classicameri Festival spreads the fun musical word far and wide.

 CONDUCTOR, COMPOSER, pianist, and accordion player Omer Meir Wellber will lead the Classicameri Festival.

American-born musician Aryeh Naftaly looks to rekindle the Zionist dream

Judging by the lyrics of the dozen tracks, Naftaly has not only observed the Israeli zeitgeist, but he has internalized and processed his accrued understanding of the lay of the land here.

 THE ELEVATORS, with Aryeh Naftaly (left), in action.

Israeli violinist Miri Ben-Ari to perform in New Jersey on MLK Day, promoting unity 

The concert is devoted to promoting unity between the Black Christian and Jewish communities and to fighting hate through music while celebrating Martin Luther King Day.

 MIRI BEN-ARI with members of the Symphony of Brotherhood choir.