Israeli music

Finding her own genre: Nicole Raviv blends Hebrew, Arabic, and pop into a new Israeli sound

How international music artist Nicole Raviv stopped choosing between her worlds.

Dancing to Hayati with cast in a lantern shop in Shuk Hapishpishim.
Beyond his musical mastery, Levit stands out as one of today’s most politically engaged artists. ‘I wanted to use my craft to raise money for organizations that combat antisemitism and educate young people in schools regarding the roots and history of antisemitism.’

'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview

NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

Israeli musician, Idan Amedi.

Idan Amedi to perform near Gaza border after wartime injury


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.

Freed hostage Mia Leimberg performs duet with Aviv Geffen

Geffen and Leimberg’s video for the song, which is titled “Black Sunrise,” opens with the moment Leimberg stepped out of a Hamas-driven van to be handed over to the Red Cross.

 MIA LEIMBERG, 17, who was recently released from Hamas captivity.

Playing for life: mother and son perform in Tel Aviv - feature

Soviet-born Jerusalemite pianist Oxana Yablonskaya celebrates a special birthday.

 Oxana Yavlonsky

Songs of the Tribe - feature

Israeli Opera soloists join the Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra in a celebration of Israeli songs.

 The Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra will be joined by Israeli Opera soloits on Tuesday.

The sounds of war

Musicians do their bit to raise spirits with new topical songs written and released since Oct. 7.

  HANAN BEN ARI performs in Tel Aviv in 2021.

The JSO’s ‘prayer for Israel’

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra offers some healing sounds

  THE JERUSALEM Symphony Orchestra.

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