Israeli music

'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview

Before returning to Tel Aviv for his first full recital since the war began, pianist Igor Levit speaks about solidarity with Israel, fighting antisemitism, and using music as a force for change.

|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ
Beyond his musical mastery, Levit stands out as one of today’s most politically engaged artists. ‘I wanted to use my craft to raise money for organizations that combat antisemitism and educate young people in schools regarding the roots and history of antisemitism.’
NOGA EREZ performs at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, last year.

'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph

The movie, most of which is in Hebrew, takes a fly-on-the-wall approach, chronicling their lives and mixing different styles to create a portrait of the duo that will be entertaining and interesting

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Israeli musician, Idan Amedi.

Idan Amedi to perform near Gaza border after wartime injury

Fauda star and singer Idan Amedi will headline the Sderot Beer Festival, returning to the Gaza border region after his wartime injury.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Israeli singer Yishai Levi, November 8, 2024.

Israeli singer Yishai Levi passes away at 63 after being hospitalized in serious condition

Levi’s most recognizable songs include “Rikud Romanti” (2008), “Ha’achat Sheli” (2011), and “Od Hayom” (2014). His first and most famous album is called Hafla Im Ben-Mosh (1990).

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Music for everybody in Eilat

This year’s Classicameri Festival spreads the fun musical word far and wide.

JANUARY 16, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
CONDUCTOR, COMPOSER, pianist, and accordion player Omer Meir Wellber will lead the Classicameri Festival.

American-born musician Aryeh Naftaly looks to rekindle the Zionist dream

Judging by the lyrics of the dozen tracks, Naftaly has not only observed the Israeli zeitgeist, but he has internalized and processed his accrued understanding of the lay of the land here.

JANUARY 13, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
THE ELEVATORS, with Aryeh Naftaly (left), in action.

Israeli violinist Miri Ben-Ari to perform in New Jersey on MLK Day, promoting unity 

The concert is devoted to promoting unity between the Black Christian and Jewish communities and to fighting hate through music while celebrating Martin Luther King Day.

JANUARY 13, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
MIRI BEN-ARI with members of the Symphony of Brotherhood choir.

Freed hostage Mia Leimberg performs duet with Aviv Geffen

Geffen and Leimberg’s video for the song, which is titled “Black Sunrise,” opens with the moment Leimberg stepped out of a Hamas-driven van to be handed over to the Red Cross.

DECEMBER 23, 2023ByHANNAH BROWN
MIA LEIMBERG, 17, who was recently released from Hamas captivity.

Playing for life: mother and son perform in Tel Aviv - feature

Soviet-born Jerusalemite pianist Oxana Yablonskaya celebrates a special birthday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
Oxana Yavlonsky

Songs of the Tribe - feature

Israeli Opera soloists join the Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra in a celebration of Israeli songs.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
The Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra will be joined by Israeli Opera soloits on Tuesday.

The sounds of war

Musicians do their bit to raise spirits with new topical songs written and released since Oct. 7.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
HANAN BEN ARI performs in Tel Aviv in 2021.

The JSO’s ‘prayer for Israel’

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra offers some healing sounds

NOVEMBER 7, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
THE JERUSALEM Symphony Orchestra.

Arie Levanon, Israeli composer, dies at 91

One of his personal favorites was the song “Tiyul B’Shnaim” (“A Walk for Two”), performed by Ran & Nama, which he considered his greatest contribution to Israeli music. 

NOVEMBER 1, 2023ByNERIA BARR
ARIE LEVANON

'Waiting for You at the End:' Yuval Dayan releases new Gaza war song

The songs is called "Keep your heart."

OCTOBER 27, 2023ByWALLA!