Music
Ed Sheeran apologizes for handling of controversy, decries Israel's treatment of Gazans
Sheeran also decried "systemic injustice" in the West Bank, where Israel's right-wing coalition government has allowed a massive expansion of Jewish settlements.
'I say free Palestine to my children': Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout
What you need to know about Macklemore and accusations of antisemitism
Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furor
Spotify declines to take down rap song cited for antisemitic conspiracy claims
Spotify rejected a request by the International Legal Forum to remove Chris Webby’s song Raw Thoughts VII, which the ILF said contained antisemitic tropes.
Mysticism meets melody in Eduard Shyfrin’s ‘Red Blues’
Drawing on Kabbalistic ideas, Shyfrin’s newest single turns spiritual reflection into music.
Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision
Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.
Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial
Israelis can take pride in Bettan, who represented the country with professionalism and restraint, blocking out all the outside noise to deliver a stellar performance.
Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
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.
