pop music

Song melodies have been simplified since 1950

The study examined pop music from primarily North America and Europe, specifically music that, at one point or another, topped the US Billboard music charts from 1950 to the current day.

Steve Albini, influential record producer and musician, dies at 61

Albini was a giant of punk and experimental rock music from the ‘80s to the present day.

By AUGUST BROWN
10/05/2024

German-Israeli singer Sabina sends a message of hope and love

The pop singer-songwriter tells her uplifting story ahead of the Joint Perspectives Summit organized by The Jerusalem Post and WELT, which will take place in Berlin on February 14.

By ERIC NARROW
08/02/2024

Jewish a cappella group celebrates Hanukkah with Taylor Swift medley

The latest Hanukkah parody video from Jewish a cappella group Six13 is based on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

By BROOKE SARAH BORDEN
07/12/2023

Taylor Swift named Time's Person of the Year, capping her record-breaking 2023

Swift took the award in a year when her nearly two decades of fame and influence came to a peak, the magazine said in announcing the title.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023

Bruno Mars gives a ‘24K Magic’ performance in Tel Aviv - review

The concert lived up to the hype, our reviewer writes, giving Israelis an evening to remember.

American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett dies at 76

Buffett made 27 studio albums - with four platinum and eight gold albums - in a career that spanned over five decades and included writing and running a business empire.

By REUTERS
02/09/2023

Lizzo sued by former dancers, accused of creating hostile work environment

The complaints filed by plaintiffs include harassment based on sex, religion, race and disability.

By REUTERS
02/08/2023

Israeli hotshot Johnny Goldstein produces new Britney Spears song

Goldstein has become one of the most sought-after producers in the fields of pop, hip-hop, dance, and electronic music.

SHEKEL ensemble to perform in Jerusalem

“SHEKEL is all about inclusion, and we feel strongly that true inclusion can only occur where there is cultural inclusion,” said SHEKEL chair, Clara Feldman.

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