Music
Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.
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Released hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performs songs written in captivity at Kibbutz Nir Oz concert
The Israel Festival event, titled “From Captivity to the Lawn: Stories and Songs,” drew 3,000 attendees, including bereaved families and other former captives.
How three Holocaust era Jewish refugees built Iceland’s classical music scene from scratch
Iceland’s prime minister closed the borders to Jews, but three men who slipped in changed the country’s history.
Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts on social media
Swift has not spoken recently about Trump, although she endorsed his Democratic rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, in 2024.
Can sound heal? Inside Overtones, the Israel Museum exhibition turning sound into an art form
Given that deplorable, increasingly challenging state of affairs, a visit to the Overtones: Sound and Art exhibition, curated by Talia Amar, makes solid remedial sense.
Israel Police suspend rapper tied to Ben-Gvir over recordings claiming influence over officers
Eliasi’s firearm was confiscated following the decision, and the Police Internal Investigations Department opened a review of the information revealed in the report.
To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war
Seven choreographers, one live pianist, and a palindrome that refuses to end.
Musical band Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag
Singapore is investigating possible licensing breaches after the musical band Massive Attack displayed a Palestinian flag. Two of its members are barred from returning.
Boy George's stand: Non-Jewish celebrities speaking up for Israel makes a difference - editorial
In today’s climate, standing with Israel requires courage. When a Jew says these things, critics can dismiss them as tribal loyalty. When a non-Jew says them, they are harder to dismiss.
Wine, sunset, and music among the ruins: Tu B'Av celebration returns to Ovdat
Ovdat National Park will host a Tu B'Av wine event with Negev tastings, ancient winepress tours, sunset music, and family activities.
Judge orders pop singer D4vd to stand trial for murder, dismemberment of 14-year-old girl
He spent five days in a packed downtown courtroom, shackled in his seat as prosecutors presented graphic witness testimony and crime-scene photos.
