Music

021kid: Bringing Iran's revolution to the London drill scene

IRAN AFFAIRS: From Tehran’s underground to London’s drill scene, 021kid is using UK music to show the world Iran’s revolution.

APRIL 17, 2026|ByALEX WINSTON

A PRODUCT of two systems: Growing up in Tehran before moving to London, where he became a member of the city’s drill scene, 021kid’s image reflects the fusion at the heart of his music.

CHINA’S ‘ICE CITY’: The giant snowman at Harbin Musical Park, a city landmark. Tourists enjoy Harbin’s Ice and Snow World (L) and the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival.

From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'

Once home to a thriving Jewish community, Harbin now preserves its past through music - and the enduring legacy of the Schoenfeld sisters.

APRIL 11, 2026|ByBARRY BORMAN

ZOHAR FRESCO: The work of acclaimed percussionist Zohar Fresco traces the roots of frame drumming back to ‘Miriam’s drum’ and its place in Jewish cultural memory

Miriam’s beat: From Exodus to modern Israel, women reclaim rhythm and resilience

Pe’imat Miriam, a female percussive endeavor, revives an ancient rhythm to find a collective voice of hope – core to the biblical Passover narrative and to our spiritual well-being.

APRIL 8, 2026|ByBARRY DAVIS

"Peiwen Su plays a key role in shaping how emerging musical talent is evaluated and developed on the international stage."

Peiwen Su – service on international competition jury panels

Evaluating artistic standards at the global level.

APRIL 7, 2026|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Jerusalem Highlights: February 27-March 2

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

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByHAGAY HACOHEN

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN, DAVID BRINN

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.

Canvas for a cause: Art, music, and tzedakah in Jerusalem

Canvas for a Cause, an art auction benefiting the synagogue’s charitable fund, Keren Tzedakah, drew community members, art lovers, and supporters of social justice.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByPENINA HOROWITZ