Music

Assaf Avidan goes orchestral with new show and album

the striking singer-songwriter is bringing his new and old music to Tel Aviv’s Cultural Center in January for a special show with the Jerusalem East & West Orchestra, conducted by Tom Cohen.

ASAF AVIDAN
YAIR DALAL with Itamar Beck

Jerusalem Oud Festival returns, strings attached

SHAANAN STREETT

International Chamber Music Festival returns to Eilat

MAPLE & THE ECOSYSTEM

Jacob’s Ladder returns with rocking, upscale show - but was this the last iteration?


Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

I’m not here to preach the word of Swift. This is a lesson in pop culture, and class is officially in session.

THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

Dolly Parton's sister asks for prayers as 79-year-old country legend experiences health struggles

Parton’s health struggles follow the death of her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, in March.

 American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023.

Avenged Sevenfold singer sends welcome-home message to released hostages

Avenged Sevenfold surprises former hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal with a personal video message, offering support and celebrating their release after two years of captivity.

M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold performs at Carroponte on June 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

Tel Aviv Festival to take over city

More than 120 artists and creators will perform, taking part in 40 different performances.

SHLOMI SHABAN

French jazz saxophonist Benjamin Petit flies high

The French saxophonist is a commercial airline pilot who works on long haul flights for Air France.

BENJAMIN PETIT juggles his music career and his commercial pilot career.

New song sees US-Israeli collaboration

“On My Mind” is a collaboration between musician James Maslow and Israeli artists Shahar Saul and Maya Dadon.

JAMES MASLOW

Idan Raichel braves BDS to tour the US

If anyone can reason with the protesters who may gather outside the venues where he’ll be performing next week, it’s Idan Raichel.

IDAN RAICHEL

Ishay Ribo performs at gala to support hospitalized children

Founded in memory of Gilat Eisenmann, a vibrant 11-year-old girl who passed away in 2008, the Gilat Foundation provides therapeutic live theater to children in hospitals.

Ishay Ribo in a heartfelt performance.

Jerusalem highlights: October 10-16

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Eyal Meir Berkovitz and Gal Meir Eisenkot

Eurovision shocker: Austria will not host if Israel boycott is approved

Following international pressure for the Eurovision Song Contest to boycott Israel, Austria announces that it will not take part if Israel is kept out.

JJ, representing Austria, winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, kisses his trophy during a visit to the Chancellory in Vienna, Austria, May 19, 2025

Soothing the soul with hope and soprano Sharon Azrieli

The concert series is the result of a lifetime of musical search by opera singer and cantor Sharon Azrieli.

OPERA SINGER and cantor Sharon Azrieli.