Music

Sabina releases uplifting new single, 'A New Day,' ahead of upcoming album

Blending emotional depth with catchy pop melodies, Sabina’s latest track offers hope and resilience in turbulent times—marking a bold new chapter in her artistic journey.

 German-Israeli pop artist Sabina
  ISRAELI OLYMPIC silver medalist Raz Hershko (left) and Paralympic gold medalist Asaf Yasur (right) pose together with the torch at the Maccabiah launch event this week at Kfar Maccabiah ahead of July’s upcoming Games.

Maccabiah 2025 officially launches with festive kickoff in Ramat Gan

 Gipsy Reyes to headline at Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

 LAHAV SHANI leads members of the Munich Philhamonic and Israel Philharmonic in concert.

IPO joins forces with Munich Philharmonic


Turning grief into strength: Project Imahot's night of song, solidarity at Tower of David

Held in collaboration with social singing initiative Koolulam, the event created a moment of collective strength and connection.

 Collective connection: Bereaved families gathered at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum for an evening with Koolulam.

Israel Festival to extend beyond Jerusalem for the first time

The theme of the festival will be 'A Dream of Healing Within a Reality of War.'

 Hermon mountain ridge covered with snow during 2022 winter, with the town houses of Majd al Shams.

Omer Avital debuts newest work with Israeli Andalusian Orchestra

Omer Avital’s visionary ‘North African Dream’ debuts with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod at next week’s Meridiano Festival

 OMER AVITAL: I compose and orchestrate at home; it can take weeks or months, depending on the length of the pieces.

‘Take On Me’ singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Morten Harket shared that he was working on completing a song but didn't know if he could continue his singing career.

A-HA's Morten Harket in concert in Oslo, Norway February 9, 2018.

A voice of kindness: Iranian-born Maureen Nehedar finds her own melody in a new album

Nehedar will bring her new music to life in a performance on June 19 at FeelBeit in Jerusalem.

 MAUREEN NEHEDAR

The melody of change: Music, education, and the future of children in Israel - opinion

Self-expression is a basic human need for every child. Music provides a stage for every voice – even for those who struggle with words, emotional challenges, or social difficulties.

 Bat-El Tzabari: ‘Children engaged in diverse musical activities exhibit higher levels of perseverance, patience, creativity, and open-mindedness.’

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke criticizes Netanyahu, Hamas and pressure on artists to opine on Gaza

He began by saying that he had regretted not speaking out when he was heckled during a concert in Melbourne last year.

 Thom Yorke performs as part of British group The Smile at Roskilde Festival, in Roskilde Denmark, July 1, 2022.

Bisexual Queen icon Freddie Mercury had secret daughter, biography claims

Only Mercury’s bandmates, and longtime girlfriend Mary Austin and the child's carers were said to know of the child’s existence.

Freddie Mercury, Brian May and John Deacon of the band Queen perform at Live Aid in London, Britain, July 13, 1985.

‘Since You Left’: A final song by Beniho Biton released months after his murder on October 7

“Since You Left” was released as part of the “Netzach” (Eternity) Project, an initiative founded by musicians and producers, many of whom also lost loved ones in the October 7 attacks.

Since You Left / Beniho Biton, of blessed memory

Concert review: An evening of waltzes by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Guest conductor Manfred Honeck led the orchestra through a program that featured the music of Schulhoff, Haydn, and Strauss.

 MANFRED HONECK

Billy Joel 'committed to making a full recovery' after brain disorder diagnosis, daughter says

Billy Joel said on Friday that he is canceling all his scheduled concerts after he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Billy Joel performs during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2024.