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British musician Boy George speaks to Israel's Channel 12 in an interview aired on October 10, 2026. (Screenshot, Channel 12)
Boy George says he’s received threats over upcoming shows in Israel, doesn’t have a band yet
By Zev Stub and ToI Staff
British singer says he's still looking for musicians 'brave enough to come' with him for two concerts next month; insists caring for Israel doesn't mean indifference to Palestinians
Boy George kicks off PRIDE week with a surprise popup DJ set at Stonewall Inn, June 20, 2026, in New York City. (Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images via JTA)
July 28, 2026, 2:03 am
‘If you’re ever confused: I stand with the Jews,’ Boy George releases pro-Israel song
‘We Will Dance Again – Od Nirkod,’ which takes its title from slogan of Nova festival survivors, is latest show of solidarity from the musician, who is increasingly vocal in support of Jewish communities
By Kelly Hartog
Country singer Joe McDonald plays during the Heros of Woodstock concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York, August 15, 2009, marking the 40th anniversary of the original 1969 Woodstock concert. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)
March 9, 2026, 6:56 am
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s US rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
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’
By Hillel Italie
Bad Bunny accepts the award for best música urbana album for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on February. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP/Chris Pizzello)
February 2, 2026, 10:17 am
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at Grammys as stars protest US immigration crackdown
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
By Maria Sherman
Carole King performs in New York's Central Park on May 26, 1973. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine, File)
December 28, 2025, 2:33 am
How ‘Natural Woman’ Carole King defied societal expectations to achieve pop stardom
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
By Rich Tenorio
Firqat Alnoor, the Arabic classical music orchestra composed of Jewish and Arab musicians, filming an Umm Kulthum song on the dunes of Dubai, released on November 23, 2025 (Courtesy)
November 25, 2025, 7:32 pm
Israeli orchestra accused of robbing Arab heritage with release of Umm Kulthum video
Firqat Alnoor, featuring both Jewish and Arab musicians, plays late Egyptian icon’s song to mark 50th anniversary of her death
By Jessica Steinberg
Derek Shulman. (Courtesy)
November 14, 2025, 12:33 pm
Jewish rocker who discovered Bon Jovi charts journey from stage to boardroom
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
By Jordan Hoffman
At a recent FeelBeit event in August 2025 (Credit Zaki Qutteineh)
August 19, 2025, 9:37 am
On shifting ground, Jerusalem’s FeelBeit center offers home for Israeli-Palestinian art
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
By Jessica Steinberg
Screen capture from video of Irish band Kneecap displaying anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian messaging during its performance at the Coachella music festival in California, April 19, 2025. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 23, 2025, 9:28 pm
Sharon Osbourne calls to cancel Kneecap’s US visas after anti-Israel Coachella gig
TV personality says that members of Irish band ‘openly support terrorist organizations’ and should not be allowed to continue their US tour
By Grace Gilson
FILE - British actress and singer Marianne Faithfull poses during a photo-call for her movie 'Irina Palm' at the 57th International Film Festival Berlin 'Berlinale' in Berlin, February 13, 2007. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)
January 31, 2025, 3:34 am
British singer and pop icon Marianne Faithfull dies at 78; father saved mother from Nazis
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
By Hillel Italie
Singer Valerie Hamaty will perform with the Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod in its first concert series since October 7, 2023 (Courtesy)
January 24, 2024, 1:14 pm
Despite the times, Ashdod orchestra goes ahead with concerts to mark 30 years
Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod musicians have played at hospitals and army bases, and are ready to return to the stage
By Jessica Steinberg
FILE - Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs during the Italian State RAI TV program 'Che Tempo che Fa,' in Milan, Italy on October 5, 2014. (Antonio Calanni/AP)
January 9, 2024, 5:52 pm
Sinead O’Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says
Officials announce they will end involvement in death of award-winning Irish artist who was found dead in UK capital last year
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin, left, shakes hands with French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour on October 26, 2017 at the presidential compound in Jerusalem. (GALI TIBBON/AFP)
December 29, 2023, 2:23 am
New museum in Armenia to tell story of Charles Aznavour, French crooner who loved Jews
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
By Larry Luxner
Sheva Elliot turned to her own community for support when times were tough, and found that they were there for her. (Georgia VanNewkirk)
August 19, 2023, 3:53 am
Singer-songwriter Sheva Elliot lays bare her vulnerabilities in blues-infused debut
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
By Cathryn J. Prince
Tivon Pennicott, saxophonist, will perform in Israel on August 14, 15, 16 and 18, 2023 (Courtesy OGATA)
August 14, 2023, 12:33 pm
Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott visits Israel for week of jazz gigs
Musician whose work appeared on 3 Grammy-winning albums says he wants to observe Israeli work ethic and culture
By Jessica Steinberg
Adam Weiner wraps tefillin on tour. (Jacob Blickenstaff via JTA)
August 9, 2023, 5:02 am
Rocker Adam Weiner chronicles his Jewish evolution on new single ‘King of the Jews’
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’
By Gabe Friedman
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