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Ishay Ribo takes a moment to talk about his latest album and what makes his music appeal to religious and secular fans alike. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
October 8, 2019, 6:29 am
Penitence in melody from Ishay Ribo, Israel’s favorite kippah-wearing singer
With his new album, ‘Elul 5779,’ the French-born, Hebrew-singing balladeer brings high holiday spirit into his gentle, guitar-strummed melodies
By Jessica Steinberg
In this Sunday, July 7, 2019 photo, Ethiopian-Israeli musician Yael Mentesnot gives an interview to The Associated Press, in her house in Tel Aviv (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
July 12, 2019, 1:07 pm
Ethiopian-Israeli musicians use stage to promote struggles
The voices of young artists in the community are becoming increasingly prominent in the discussion on racism and discrimination
By Shahar Golan
Conductor Tom Cohen is in Israel to direct the Arabesque Acre Festival, opening June 11, 2019. (Courtesy Tom Cohen)
June 11, 2019, 10:18 am
The conductor who loves Andalusian music and has a feel for crowd favorites
Tom Cohen grew up in Beersheba, lives in Brussels, directs orchestras in five countries and is back in Acre for the Arabesque Festival
By Jessica Steinberg
DJ Miri Petel at her most recent women-only dance party (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
February 3, 2019, 3:04 pm
Focus on the females when DJ Miri Petel is in the house
This Jerusalem deejay spins sets for weddings, festivals and women’s parties, bringing a different groove to the music
By Jessica Steinberg
Jackie Even Chen (right) and Mazal Levy, partners professionally and in life, bring a certain groove to age-old songs in their performances (Courtesy Zohar Siara)
September 11, 2018, 4:57 am
Though ubiquitously sung, century of ‘Hava Nagila’ goes largely uncelebrated
First catching on amid jubilation at Allenby’s arrival in Jerusalem, it remains a favorite through a hundred years of evolving versions
By Jessica Steinberg
Ben Fisher’s album 'Does the Land Remember Me?' explores the history of Israel from Israeli and Palestinian viewpoints. (Kendall Rock/via JTA)
August 22, 2018, 12:18 pm
Seattle singer writes entire folk rock album on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Out on September 7, ‘Does the Land Remember Me?’ is a folky, heartfelt 17-track opus by songwriter Ben Fisher that seeks to woo listeners into hearing different sides of history
By Gabe Friedman
Yemen Blues founder Ravid Kahalani has recently moved to New York City. (Courtesy)
July 18, 2018, 3:53 am
Israeli Jew and Yemenite Muslim: A musical match that could only be made in NY
Yemen Blues founder Ravid Kahalani to perform his Arabic and African-infused music with backing from oud player Ahmed Alshaiba at the Brooklyn Bowl on August 7
By Michelle Divon
Israeli band 'Dag Nachash' celebrates the Israeil launch of Spotify, March 2018. (Screen capture: YouTube)
March 12, 2018, 7:44 pm
Spotify launches music streaming service in Israel
Israelis can now join 159 million people listening to catalog of 35 million songs, including tailor-made playlists
By TOI staff
Kobi Oz receives an award at the Education Ministry in Jerusalem on September 25, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 9, 2018, 8:24 pm
Teapacks singer Kobi Oz joins breakaway political party
Oz says he isn’t seeking Knesset seat, calls MK Orly Levy-Abekasis a ‘hardworking and modest parliamentarian’
By TOI staff
X-Factor contestant Eden Alene sobs after being declared the winner of the 2018 Israeli show (Facebook/Reshet)
February 1, 2018, 3:29 am
Ethiopian-Israeli teen wins ‘X-Factor’
Eden Alene, 17, of Jerusalem, supports coexistence with Arabs and hopes for greater acceptance of her community
By JTA
Yair Pomburg raps during a performance of the Shalva Band at North Shore Hebrew Academy on Long Island. (Ben Sales via JTA)
November 6, 2017, 6:39 am
Israeli band doesn’t let disability get in the way of making music
As Shalva Band tours the world, group members seek to show it is possible to accomplish dreams with hard work
By Ben Sales
Maya Beiser performing an orchestral version of David Bowie’s 'Blackstar' album at the L’Auditori in Barcelona, Spain, July 13, 2017. (Robert Marquardt/Redferns/via JTA)
September 7, 2017, 6:30 am
Cello goddess Maya Beiser wants classical music to rock like Janis Joplin
Despite a successful 30-year career playing with traditional ensembles, Beiser is not your typical cellist
By Gabe Friedman
Illustrative photo of Israeli singer Yael Deckelbaum. (Courtesy Yael Deckelbaum)
July 12, 2017, 8:41 pm
Coexistence mothers’ prayer song goes viral
Singer Yael Deckelbaum tours the world with tune composed by ensemble of Jewish, Christian and Muslim women
By Jessica Steinberg
The next star judges Static (L) and Ben El Tavori seen during the final of the reality show "The Next Star" in Neve Ilan studio near Jerusalem. February 13, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 9, 2017, 7:45 pm
Brazilian envoy praises Israeli summer hit
Pop duo Static & Ben El Tavori’s blockbuster tells story of flirting with Brazilian girl, has taken country by storm
By JTA
Israeli musicians Ram Vashdi and Shoval Moshon (YouTube screenshot)
June 27, 2017, 3:10 am
Chart-topping ‘Despacito’ gets Hebrew cover
Justin Bieber and Luis Fonsi’s megahit song gets makeover by Israeli musicians Ram Vashdi and Shoval Moshon
By JTA
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