Nothing Defiant in Netta Barzilai’s New Single
'Nana Banana' very quickly turns into one-dimensional, superficial pop
Music in Israel
The Mystery Behind the Untimely Death of an Israeli-Dutch Art Icon
Yariv Alter had two lives: one as a young musician in Tel Aviv in the alternative band DXM, and another as an artist and a teacher in Amsterdam. Artists, friends and former bandmates reflect on a tortured but uniquely talented soul
Wonder Woman Leading Lady Gal Gadot to Appear at Eurovision Final in Tel Aviv
Final round of tickets for the song contest, which will be held in Israel next month, is expected to go on sale Tuesday night
This Teen Is Israel's New Britney Spears. But Why Is She Such a Hit?
What makes teen superstar Noa Kirel tick? Haaretz spent five months on the road with the singer-dancer-actress, who turned 18 this week, in an effort to crack the secrets of her meteoric success
Israeli Musician Writes Soundtrack for 1920s German Expressionist Film
Does the fact that Israeli musician Ellyot composed a soundtrack for a German classic have anything to do with the Holocaust?
40th Anniversary of 'Hallelujah': The Song Which Almost Bankrupted Israel
The tale of Israel's miraculous double Eurovision win, and the birth of the most successful song to come out of the contest since ABBA
Alan Parsons to Perform in Tel Aviv Alongside Israel Philharmonic
The famed musician who helped engineer 'Abbey Road' and 'Dark Side of the Moon' is returning to Israel as part of his 70th birthday tour
'What’s the Alternative – to Join the Forces of Evil?' Israeli Singer Noa's Revolution Against 'Trumpism'
The singer talks with Haaretz about her new album, Bach, the Israeli cross she has to bear and how to survive in the era of Cardi B.
Opinion Why Would Israel Even Want to Win Eurovision Again?
The country's candidate for this year, Kobi Marimi, faces a daunting mission to repeat Netta Barzilai's success, but history is against him
Jack White to Receive Writing Credit After Plagiarism in Netta Barzilai’s Eurovision Winner ‘Toy’
The settlement comes after Universal Music Group said the Israeli’s hit song was too similar to the White Stripes' ‘Seven Nation Army’
Famed Icelandic Singer Paul Oscar Calls on His Country to Boycott Eurovision in Israel
'The tragedy is that Jews learned nothing from the Holocaust,' Iceland's former Eurovision representative says
Israel's Eurovision Nears: Room Rates Soar, but No Tickets Yet for Sale
Hotel rates in Tel Aviv are running as high as $6,370 for the week of the song contest in May
Plane Crash and Politics Notwithstanding, Red Army Choir Soldiers On
The veteran choir was back on stage just weeks after 65 of its members were killed in 2016. Ahead of its tour in Israel, the group's director reveals some of the secrets of its charm
REVIEW: Netta’s New Song ‘Bassa Sababa’ Is Pop on Steroids
The Eurovision winner’s new song ‘Bassa Sababa’ could become an international hit. It mixes languages and melodies from various continents, the genre that ousted American pop from the top of the charts
WATCH: Netta Barzilai Releases Anticipated New Single 'Bassa Sababa'
The funky and futuristic music video stars a pink rhinoceros and cost almost a million shekels to produce
Tom Jones to Rock on Tel Aviv Stage This Summer
The Welsh singer, known for his hit 'Sex Bomb,' will perform at the Menora Mivtachim stadium on July 3
Two Israeli Musicians to Judge Chinese International Music Competition
'China has an enormous arena for classical music, which is growing quickly and many in Israel don’t know about it,' says Prof. Arie Vardi, who will sit on the panel of jurists alongside Julliard professor Yoheved Kaplinsky
Dozens of Performers at Israel's Meteor Music Festival, Nearly Brought Down by BDS, Still Haven't Been Paid
The production company blames Lana Del Rey’s cancellation amid BDS pressure for money woes, but artists call it a phony excuse
Israeli Pianist Tom Oren Wins Most Prestigious U.S. Jazz Competition
The 24-year old played a rendition of Cole Porter and Frank Sinatra while competing in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in Washington, D.C.
Nick Cave to Brian Eno: Boycotting Israel Is 'Cowardly and Shameful'
Australian rock star defended his decision to play in Israel 'as a principled stand against those who wish to bully, shame and silence musicians'
How a Sex Scandal Overshadowed a Knesset Ceremony Honoring Israeli Musicians
Feminist group disrupts event and places teen-size bras, panties outside the Knesset – furious at award being given to a singer, Eyal Golan, who once faced accusations of sexual misconduct with underage girls
Yigal Bashan, Beloved Israeli Musician, Found Dead at Home
Singer/songwriter, 68, had half-century-long career; one of biggest hits was song about losing bid to represent Israel at Eurovision
Iraq Still Honors This Jewish Star Known as the ‘Voice of Baghdad’
Salima Mourad, a singer who rose to fame in the early 1900s in Iraq – but remained there unlike many Jewish musicians – still strikes a chord today
Bon Jovi to Perform in Tel Aviv Next July, Ed Sheeran in Advanced Talks
The planned date for Bon Jovi's performance was revealed by accident in a newsletter the American rock band sent to fans
Jethro Tull Lead Vocalist to Donate Income From Performances in Israel to NIF
'I believe this will give hope to a younger generation and fulfill the values of a communal life,' said the leader of the veteran group in an announcement made in his name
At Israeli Music Fest, Adjacent Gaza Strip Was on Everyone’s Minds
Passion and politics were at the fore, particularly on the first night of the three-day InDnegev festival
Jerusalem Bars Song From Indie City Festival for Being 'Too Political'
The song includes a line referring to an anti-Arab rabbi and a massacre carried out at Palestinians refugee camps in Lebanon while Israeli forces turned a blind eye
Man Who Died at Israeli Rave Almost Surely Died of Overdose, Medical Source Says
The 27-year-old’s body will undergo an autopsy, which the family of the 55-year-old who also died is resisting
Two Dead at Outdoor Rave in Northern Israel; Drug Overdose Suspected
Police are investigating whether one of the men, 55, died of a drug overdose. The second man, 27, died of massive organ failure in hospital
The Ethiopian Music Scene in Israel Begins to Take Center Stage
Black pride, Israeli receptiveness to African music and an explosion of talent have combined to catapult a new generation of local singers and rappers to center stage