Israeli music

IDF paratrooper Yosef Haguel, associated with famed 'Ballad for a Medic,' dies at 80

Ballad for a Medic became one of Gaon’s most beloved songs, even though it wasn't played on Israeli radio stations for several years, except on Remembrance Day.

Yosef Haguel boards a convoy to Lebanon in August 2026.
Gilad Ben-Shech.

Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85

Canadian actor and comedian John Candy (1950 - 1994), circa 1990.

Noa Kirel's bloody 'Love Song' video crosses a line for her young Israeli fans - comment

EYAL GOLAN performs at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv in June.

Eyal Golan’s ‘Science Fiction’ is Israel’s most played song of the year


Arie Levanon, Israeli composer, dies at 91

One of his personal favorites was the song “Tiyul B’Shnaim” (“A Walk for Two”), performed by Ran & Nama, which he considered his greatest contribution to Israeli music. 

 ARIE LEVANON

'Waiting for You at the End:' Yuval Dayan releases new Gaza war song

The songs is called "Keep your heart."


Stars of the Israeli electronic scene aim to raise funds for war victims

The project may have materialized in double quick time, but many of the contributing artists had to overcome an emotional hurdle before they could get down to work.

 ELLA GOTMAN: ‘When you do something from the heart, everyone gives their all.’

Israel at war - Artists bring hope to the wounded and the soldiers

Ivri Lider, a prominent Israeli singer, reflects on his recent performances at funerals, hospitals, and before displaced people.

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The third edition of the Witches Festival digs into a range of female sonic fare

A musical event bringing together female performers of all backgrounds.

 NOUR DARWISH

Ishay Ribo becomes first Israeli to perform at Madison Square Garden

The poster for Ribo’s show at the iconic 20,000-seat New York City venue on Sunday highlighted his religious identity.

RELIGIOUS SINGER-SONGWRITER Ishay Ribo opens the Golan Land Festival on May 18

Izhar Ashdot receives ACUM lifetime award, still putting in the work at 64

On the verge of senior citizen status, the rocker seems to have plenty left in the tank to offer the world.

 IZHAR ASHDOT: You know, you can hear something at the age of 20 and then, suddenly, when you are 50 it comes out in your music.

SHEKEL ensemble to perform in Jerusalem

“SHEKEL is all about inclusion, and we feel strongly that true inclusion can only occur where there is cultural inclusion,” said SHEKEL chair, Clara Feldman.

 MEMBERS OF the Jerusalem Integrative Orchestra.

Can ChatGPT revolutionize music? One artist seeks answers

Will ChatGPT make us lazier musicians, or can it enable us to master new instruments and even new professions without investing years of study?


LIVE: Israeli fashion and music showcased in Vietnam

The Embassy of Israel in Hanoi presented the latest Israeli trends in fashion and music during the Israeli Independence Day event.

 Israeli Fashion and Music Showcased in Vietnam