Music
Scottish band Primal Scream draws backlash over backdrop of Israeli officials with swastika-eyes
Primal Scream is also one of the most prominent acts to demand in recent months that its music not be available on the music platform Spotify to listeners in Israel
Jerusalem Highlights: December 12-18
Paul Simon shattered my dreams: Support for Barghouti is profoundly dissapointing - opinion
Open for business in Ra’anana: A new jazz festival spreads its musical options
Black Hole Blues: At the Edge of Time, Space, and No Return
Black Hole is an entity which produces so strong force of gravity that nothing even light can escape.
US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special
Viewers saw Alan Bersten and Valentin Chmerkovskiy, both Jewish, dancing to “Miracle” by Matisyahu.
Becoming Bob Dylan: Steve Berkowitz enhances music legend's legacy with hidden archive treasures
“If he had stopped after that performance at Carnegie Hall, he’d still be considered one of the legendary American artists. But fortunately, he didn’t,” said the 73-year-old Berkowitz
Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision after Israel cleared to compete
"If no one was up in arms when Russia began its invasion, and it was exiled from global competitions and Eurovision, then the same should happen with Israel," Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said.
Andrea Bocelli hosts former Gaza hostage Segev Kalfon for private concert at Miami home
Former hostage Segev Kalfon, held for 738 days, endured beatings, psychological torture, and being pressured to convert to Islam during Hamas captivity.
Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition
Navok describes his 10-minute orchestral piece, 'Blue, Yellow, Smoke,' composed during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine War, as trying to 'capture the melancholic mood of war.'
The Israel Music Showcase Festival brings industry professionals to scout new talent
During a time of freshly inflicted wounds, many felt this festival marked the start of a chapter of renewal and restoration for Israel.
Ofra Haza’s melodies meet Andalusian flamenco in new Jerusalem premiere
His approach is meticulous. Each of Haza’s songs is adapted into flamenco palos, distinct rhythmic frameworks that give each piece a particular emotional character.
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'Boom, Boom Tel Aviv,' songs calling for killing of Jews, Israelis on Spotify, Amazon
Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube host multiple songs calling for the killing of Jews and Israelis, like punk rap duo Bob Vylan's chants "death, death to the IDF" or "Boom, Boom Tel Aviv."
UK venue says calling off Oi Va Voi concert for being Jewish band was 'mistake'
The venue said it recognizes now the complaints it received were only "because they are a Jewish band performing with an Israeli singer."