Music

Israel Police suspend rapper tied to Ben-Gvir over recordings claiming influence over officers

Eliasi’s firearm was confiscated following the decision, and the Police Internal Investigations Department opened a review of the information revealed in the report.

Israeli rapper Yoav "HaTzel (The Shadow)" Eliasi
‘ALL SPIRITS’: The Hebrew title, ‘Kol HaRuchot’ plays on meaning of ‘To hell with it!’

To hell and back: A political ballet for Israel’s age of war

Grant Marshall and Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack perform onstage during Lido Festival at Lido Field on June 06, 2025 in London, England.

Musical band Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag

Boy George kicks off PRIDE week with at surprise popup DJ set at Stonewall Inn on June 20, 2026 in New York City.

Boy George's stand: Non-Jewish celebrities speaking up for Israel makes a difference - editorial


Bach Festival features contemporary dance and live baroque performances

Nine concerts, live ensembles, and eclectic programming showcase Bach’s timeless adaptability.

The Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra forms the backbone of the Bach Festival.

'A hug from God': Diana Klein on music, healing, and women’s empowerment - interview

Diana Klein’s music offers comfort, hope, and strength for women seeking self-appreciation.

Diana Klein singing.

Also in Hebrew: Google launches personalized music creation in Gemini

Google unveils a new AI model in Gemini that turns text, images and video into original music tracks with custom melody and lyrics in seconds, including a Hebrew beta version.

Google Gemini

Neil Sedaka, famed Jewish pop icon and hit songwriter, dies at 86 - NYT

The famed hitmaker behind "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl" died at 86 after reinventing his career multiple times.

American singer Neil Sedaka performs on BBC Top of the Pops, London, United Kingdom, 22nd November 1972.

Jerusalem Highlights: February 27-March 2

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

‘Don Pasquale’ (see Sunday).

Former hostage performs song he sang in Hamas tunnels on first birthday since captivity

Held two weeks ago, the concert celebrated Ohel’s first birthday outside captivity, coming four months after his release. Tickets sold out within hours.

FORMER HOSTAGE Alon Ohel performs with Israeli artists during a concert in Tel Aviv, on February 9, 2026.

Smash Mouth breaks boycott mold with surprise Tel Aviv club concert

Smash Mouth made a surprise appearance at Tel Aviv’s Barby club as part of a secret concert series, defying the trend of artists boycotting Israel and drawing an enthusiastic crowd.

Zach Goode, the Jewish lead singer of Smash Mouth, performing in Monterrey, Mexico, April 3, 2023; illustrative.

Steve Jobs’ 2001 music gadget is back: eBay searches surge as refurbished iPod sales jump

Driven by nostalgia for 'simpler' times and viral social media, people are choosing 'single-purpose' music players over smartphones to avoid ads, apps, and distractions.

Steve Jobs

Former hostage Daniella Gilboa celebrates freedom in her debut single

Daniella Gilboa releases her powerful debut single, "Where Everything Ends," reflecting her journey from captivity to healing and hope.

 Released hostage Daniella Gilboa returning to her home in Petah Tikva, February 5, 2025.

U2 releases EP featuring poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai

Israel Prize winner Yehuda Amichai, who died in 2000, is considered by many to have been the greatest modern Israeli poet.

Irish singer of U2 Bono poses during a photocall for the film "Bono: Stories of Surrender" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025.