Israeli music

Matti Caspi laid to rest as family and artists gather to honor his legacy

In an emotionally charged ceremony, hundreds of family members, friends, and figures from the cultural world arrived today at the Kfar Saba cemetery to accompany Matti Caspi on his final journey.

Family members and friends attend a funeral service for Israeli singer and composer Mati Caspi, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer, in Tel Aviv, February 9, 2026.
Matti Caspi working on audio engineering for the IDF entertainment team on March 17, 1972.

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Conductor Zubin Mehta attends the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Duet Gala at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California; illustrative.

Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'

ORPHANED LAND, celebrating 35 years.

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive


The soundtrack of a nation: how Israeli composers responded to war

Twelve different Israeli composers react to the war and the events of October 7.

RONIT SETER

Power born out of tragedy: Musician-psychologist Yoyo helps get October 7 trauma out

The 34-year-old musician sprang into action as quickly as he could, drawing not only on his sonic craft. Yoyo

YOYO: Being a musician, performing on a stage, is very different from the intimate environment of a psychology clinic

Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all

The 51-year-old payetan – liturgical singer – has put together an impressive roster of artists for the occasion, culling top performers from the piyut domain alongside other musicians.

LIOR ELMALEH presents a blend of rock and ‘piyut.’

Musical journey from the Rajasthan Express: Rising Israeli star Shye Ben Tzur merges East and West

For those following hip hop, or Israeli music, rapper Tyler the Creator’s sampling of Shye Ben Tzur’s song “Roked” was a notable creative intersection.

SHYE BEN TZUR: The idea of using a creative project as an excuse to create a world that is a bubble, which allows a creative process – that for me is one of the most fortunate and happiest moments in life.

Keren Peles pushes back against rumors of an affair with former IDF intelligence chief

Peles slammed Channel 12 on Instagram, stating that producers "could choose many other words that explain it never happened."

Keren Peles at the Yom hazikaron ceremony in the Knesset.

Alon Cohen, 1980s Jerusalem rock drummer from band Nosei Hamigbaat, dies at 55

Former band member Tamir Albert shared on Facebook a screenshot of a conversation he had with Cohen’s sister, confirming that the musician passed away at his New York apartment.

Nosei Hamigbaat

Israel's living soundtrack: The Tower of David's exhibit on Yehoram Gaon

A living soundtrack of Israeli culture that offers a profound journey through 70 years of Israeli music, cinema, and the enduring spirit of Jerusalem.

 MENAHEM GOLAN started filming a new musical with Gaon, ‘Kazablan,’ 1973.

Grammy-winning producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell gives master class to Israeli music students

MITCHELL WAS invited to Israel because of his impressive resume as a key figure in shaping the Memphis sound – as owner of legendary Royal Studios. 

 LAWRENCE ‘BOO’ MITCHELL talks to students at Ono Music earlier this month.

Israeli musicians help Jews worldwide cope with post-October 7 trauma

Since October 7, Hashayara has played for displaced families, evacuated communities, soldiers on the front lines, and youth in bomb shelters.

Hashayara in Wilmington, Delaware.

Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the hostages'

The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song.

 Yuval Raphael qualified for the Eurovision final in the second semi final on Thursday night.