The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/musicians/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png musicians | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/musicians/ 32 32 ‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s US rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84 https://www.timesofisrael.com/country-joe-mcdonald-60s-us-rock-star-proud-protest-counterculture-icon-dies-at-84/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:56:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3772757 Named after Stalin by his once-Communist Jewish mother and Presbytarian father, anti-war activist starred at Woodstock after rising to fame with 'I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag'

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]]> Bad Bunny wins album of the year at Grammys as stars protest US immigration crackdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/bad-bunny-wins-album-of-the-year-at-grammys-as-stars-protest-us-immigration-crackdown/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746250 Puerto Rican artist makes history with first top prize award for Spanish album as artists decry ICE in speeches; The Dalai Lama wins his first Grammy

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]]> How ‘Natural Woman’ Carole King defied societal expectations to achieve pop stardom https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-natural-woman-carole-king-defied-societal-expectations-to-achieve-pop-stardom/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:33:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3645078 Former Forward editor Jane Eisner's new biography tracks the Jewish artist from her native NYC to California, where she recorded hit album 'Tapestry,' through multiple marriages in Idaho

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]]> Israeli orchestra accused of robbing Arab heritage with release of Umm Kulthum video https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-orchestra-accused-of-robbing-arab-heritage-with-release-of-umm-kulthum-video/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:32:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697416 Firqat Alnoor, featuring both Jewish and Arab musicians, plays late Egyptian icon's song to mark 50th anniversary of her death

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]]> Jewish rocker who discovered Bon Jovi charts journey from stage to boardroom https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-rocker-who-discovered-bon-jovi-charts-journey-from-stage-to-boardroom/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:33:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3657684 With memoir 'Giant Steps,' Derek Shulman sounds off on a career that saw him play with Elton John, get snubbed by the Beach Boys and sign some of the greatest acts in music history

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]]> On shifting ground, Jerusalem’s FeelBeit center offers home for Israeli-Palestinian art https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-shifting-ground-jerusalems-feelbeit-center-offers-home-for-israeli-palestinian-art/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:37:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617742 Co-directors of Jerusalem arts hub located on seam between East and West Jerusalem talk about new program 'Shift' and the complexity of the last two years

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]]> Sharon Osbourne calls to cancel Kneecap’s US visas after anti-Israel Coachella gig https://www.timesofisrael.com/sharon-osbourne-calls-to-cancel-kneecaps-us-visas-after-anti-israel-coachella-gig/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:28:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3533457 TV personality says that members of Irish band 'openly support terrorist organizations' and should not be allowed to continue their US tour

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]]> British singer and pop icon Marianne Faithfull dies at 78; father saved mother from Nazis https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-singer-and-pop-icon-marianne-faithfull-dies-at-78/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:34:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3472163 Faithfull, whose heritage was one of intrigue, decadence and fallen empires, known for inspiring some of the Rolling Stones' greatest hits and her relationship with Mick Jagger

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]]> Despite the times, Ashdod orchestra goes ahead with concerts to mark 30 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-the-times-ashdod-orchestra-goes-ahead-with-concerts-to-mark-30-years/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:14:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3205816 Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod musicians have played at hospitals and army bases, and are ready to return to the stage

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]]> Sinead O’Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says https://www.timesofisrael.com/sinead-oconnor-died-of-natural-causes-london-coroner-says/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:52:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3196976 Officials announce they will end involvement in death of award-winning Irish artist who was found dead in UK capital last year

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]]> New museum in Armenia to tell story of Charles Aznavour, French crooner who loved Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-museum-in-armenia-to-tell-story-of-charles-aznavour-french-crooner-who-loved-jews/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:23:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3178989 Tribute to Time Magazine's entertainer of the 20th century will include accounts of unpublicized WWII heroism, including harboring Jews and members of French underground in Paris

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]]> Singer-songwriter Sheva Elliot lays bare her vulnerabilities in blues-infused debut https://www.timesofisrael.com/singer-songwriter-sheva-elliot-lays-bare-her-vulnerabilities-in-blues-infused-debut/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3058553 The LA-based musician combines her childhood musical influences on 'Pay the Priestess,' and even recorded the album on the same equipment used by Gladys Knight and Marvin Gaye

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]]> Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott visits Israel for week of jazz gigs https://www.timesofisrael.com/saxophonist-tivon-pennicott-visits-israel-for-week-of-jazz-gigs/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:33:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3071349 Musician whose work appeared on 3 Grammy-winning albums says he wants to observe Israeli work ethic and culture

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]]> Rocker Adam Weiner chronicles his Jewish evolution on new single ‘King of the Jews’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/rocker-adam-weiner-chronicles-his-jewish-evolution-on-new-single-king-of-the-jews/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:02:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3067653 The Low Cut Connie frontman says he's been pulling from his 'Jewy-ness' in his recent compositions, the latest of which will feature on the band's upcoming album 'Art Dealers'

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]]> Guitarist Buddy Guy cancels Israel shows, citing ‘military operations’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/guitarist-buddy-guy-cancels-israel-shows-citing-military-operations/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:41:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3049701 Octogenarian blues legend says he's calling off concerts in Caesarea and Tel Aviv because of 'ongoing unrest'

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