Music
Ed Sheeran says it wasn’t his call to drop Macklemore over ‘Free Palestine’ remarks
“I am not complicit,” Sheeran wrote in a statement on Instagram Tuesday, saying that Macklemore leaving the tour “was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.
Robert Kraft pushes Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore from tour following ‘Free Palestine’ controversy
Voices from 17 countries join Oct. 7 solidarity song for Israel, Jewish people
US President Donald Trump shares his music taste with reporters in odd exchange on Air Force One
Music, food and an open skyline: Kav Rakia returns under the stars
Berry Sakharof, Ishay Ribo and more return for the sixth season of Kav Rakia, featuring a new culinary experience by Moshik Roth and special benefits for American Express customers.
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Choke Me" by Alexandra Căpitănescu came in third place.
The BBC’s commitment to losing Eurovision is genuinely impressive - comment
What’s missing is the confidence to believe that an actual British song, written by actual British people, performed by an actual British artist, could win Eurovision.
From Wagner to Eurovision: The debate over Jews in music - opinion
A number of European countries have objected to Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy
While the competition is traditionally held every 3 years in Tel Aviv, the 18th edition features a unique bifurcated structure due to ongoing security concerns in Israel.
Israel's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal
Bettan gave a dynamic, confident performance of the catchy song, surrounded by five female dancers, and it was selected as one of the 10 songs out of 15 that will advance to the final.
Winners for life 2026: 'Hasidut Be-Class' takes the stage in Jerusalem
A tribute concert at Sultan’s Pool in support of Israel’s emergency response system.
Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’
Walter Yetnikoff was one of the music industry’s most colorful figures, shepherding artists such as Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Gloria Estefan, in addition to Michael Jackson.
'Melodies of Hope': Days of Jewish Music festival dives into Jewish music’s diversity
Bar-Ilan’s Days of Jewish Music festival explores global Jewish sounds under the theme “Melodies of Hope.”
Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7
If artists are stifled and only one-sided rhetoric is allowed, the damage will extend far beyond Israel; it will impoverish cultural discourse worldwide.
