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Shuli Rand, left, and rapper Jimbo J duet their hit songs ahead of Rosh Hashanah, in August 2026. (YouTube screenshot)
September 1, 2026, 4:23 am
Rapper Jimbo J and actor Shuli Rand duet in optimistic mashup
The two Israeli stars share lyrics about pain, conflict and the future from their individual hit songs, ‘White Sail’ and ‘White Heart’
By Jessica Steinberg
The 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 23, 2026, 10:14 am
How my modest love song was sucked into a chilling machine of political propaganda
The Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony demonstrated how politicians erase the truth using fake sentimentality and turn a national event into a fawning display for Netanyahu
By Amir Ben-David
Family members and friends attend a funeral service for singer and composer Matti Caspi, who died after a prolonged battle with cancer, in Tel Aviv, February 9, 2026. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
February 10, 2026, 12:04 am
‘Greatest musician of our generation’: Legendary artist Matti Caspi laid to rest
Thousands pay respects to iconic Israeli singer as his children hail him as an inspiration; ‘We wouldn’t have Israeli culture without you,’ says Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai
By ToI Staff
Former captive Alon Ohel will perform in a one-night show on February 9, 2026, in Tel Aviv. (Courtesy)
December 24, 2025, 5:39 pm
Concert of former captive Alon Ohel sells out in hours
Pianist’s one-night show features him with headliner Israeli musicians
By Jessica Steinberg
The Borochovs Band host Ravid Kahalani on November 10, 2025, at the annual Jerusalem International Oud Festival. (Courtesy, Ronen Goldman)
November 3, 2025, 1:17 am
Oud festival gathers every kind of musician, with focus on the east
This year’s performers include Ehud Banai, Shalom Hanoch, Yehuda Poliker, alongside Dudu Tassa, Ravid Kahalani and others
By Jessica Steinberg
Image from a recent Showcase Festival, organized each year in Israel to expose Israeli artists to artistic directors and booking agents. (Courtesy)
October 24, 2025, 8:11 am
Music Showcase Festival brings showbiz to Israel, in spite of growing cultural boycott
Annual event exposes local talent to industry professionals from Asia, UAE, North America and Europe
By Jessica Steinberg
The 700-square-meter Beit Tefilah Israeli Sukkah at the Tel Aviv port, pictured here in 2016 (Courtesy Beit Tefilah Israeli)
October 8, 2025, 1:56 pm
This Sukkot, take a moment for birdwatching, singing in the desert or a motorcycle festival
Activities abound over the eight-day holiday, with events for lovers of nature, art, music and Jewish culture to be found throughout the country
By Jessica Steinberg
Israeli DJ Roi Perez performs at HÖR BERLIN in February 2023.(Screenshot/HÖR BERLIN via JTA)
September 30, 2025, 5:46 am
London music festival cancels Israeli DJ despite his public pro-Palestinian advocacy
Move comes after Anti-Israel Ravers for Palestine group accused DJ Roi Perez of embodying ‘the colonial narrative of a benevolent, queer-friendly liberal Zionism’
By Grace Gilson
Israeli fans cheer for Yuval Raphael as she performs 'New Day Will Rise' during the second semifinal of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland, May 15, 2025. (AP/Martin Meissner)
September 11, 2025, 6:26 pm
Ireland says it will boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to take part
Irish broadcaster says participating in competition with Israel would be ‘unconscionable’ given war in Gaza; Australian venue cancels performance by Israeli group Infected Mushroom
By ToI Staff
Musician Piris Eliyahu, center, will play with his trio, wife Larissa Eliyahu, left, and double bass player Daniel Avrin, in their new work, 'Advat,' on August 21, 2025 (Courtesy)
August 14, 2025, 1:13 am
In complex times, Piris Eliyahu finds harmony in new music piece
Artist debuts new composition for trio that includes his wife, pianist Larissa Eliyahu, and double bass player Daniel Avrin
By Jessica Steinberg
Acclaimed bassist and jazz artist Omer Avital whose composition 'North African Sounds' will be performed by the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod in August 2025 (Courtesy)
August 11, 2025, 4:17 pm
Israeli jazz bassist in NYC comes home to compose North African sounds
Omer Avital returns to Israel whenever possible to create a new sound, especially given anti-Israel sentiment in New York
By Jessica Steinberg
Members of Project Hashayara, a musical ensemble that travels across Israel and US to bring hope and support to communities, as they recorded a song in June 2025 (Courtesy)
July 26, 2025, 1:15 pm
Post-Oct. 7, convoy of Israeli musicians seeks audiences who want to sing along
Hashayara Project travels around Israel and the US, performing a playlist of familiar classics with a message of hope
By Jessica Steinberg
'Speeches Against Despair' will be performed at the Israel Festival on July 3, 2025 with actor Guri Alfi and Eli Haviv, actress Noa Koler, musician Noga Erez, actor Norman Issa, actress Maya Landsmann and others (Credit: Shir Greenblatt)
June 7, 2025, 5:32 am
Reflecting the times, Israel Festival to be held in north and south, as well as Jerusalem
64th edition of annual cultural event focuses on performances that reflect the ongoing war; no visiting performers in festival that used to host international participants
By Jessica Steinberg
Shavuot celebrations in Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan in 1945 (Credit Yaakov Rosner/KKL-JNF archive)
June 1, 2025, 1:00 pm
Kibbutz marks 80 years of Shavuot song and dance with pioneering artworks
Northern Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan hosts expansive exhibit inspired by the pre-state work of choreographer Leah Bergstein and composer Mattityahu Shelem for the harvest festival
By Jessica Steinberg
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael parades during the flag ceremony at the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 17, 2025. (Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
May 18, 2025, 4:58 am
Israel’s Yuval Raphael feels she’s ‘won at life’ after coming second at Eurovision
The 24-year-old singer and Nova festival survivor says ‘real victory’ will be when the hostages are home, hopes she gave Israelis a moment of peace amid the madness of war
By ToI Staff
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