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Singer-songwriter Yonatan Razel hospitalized with cerebral hemorrage

Razel, who has has reached broad audiences with his Jewish and faith-based music, has been hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center for several days following a brain hemorrhage

Ran Boker | 06.01.26

Israeli rapper Jimbo J returns south: ‘Every show after October 7 carries memory’

Ofakim’s Madarom festival brings together music, local voices and family events in a city scarred by Oct. 7; Jimbo J, evacuated from Kibbutz Or HaNer, says his wartime album explores return and recovery near Gaza

Raz Shechnik | 05.25.26

Mitzpe Ramon finds its rhythm in desert culture boom

Mitzpe Ramon has developed a thriving underground cultural scene with bars, libraries, indie music venues and desert parties; artists and festivals draw crowds, turning the sleepy desert town into a creative safe haven in Negev

Amir Kaminer | 05.22.26

Long before Beyoncé and Gaga, Cher cracked the code of pop immortality

In a world that demanded women choose one lane and stay in it, Cher insisted on having it all; through every crisis, she found a way to reinvent herself, and, at 80, remains an unapologetic source of inspiration

Nitzan Pincu | 05.20.26

Does music boost workouts? Depends what songs you play

A new study finds music can boost workout endurance by nearly 20% — but only if you truly love the songs; it improves performance without making exercise feel harder or putting more strain on the heart

ynet | 05.20.26

Israel’s ultimate Eurovision playlist: The songs that defined a nation

From war-born ballads and wildly ahead-of-their-time pop to Eurovision anthems woven into Israel’s cultural DNA, the country’s entries have always told a bigger story; in this list, we picked the greatest musical moments while daring to leave a few icons out

ynet | 05.16.26

'Michelle,' betting odds and Israel controversy: Eurovision 2026 guide

Noam Bettan heads to Vienna with 'Michelle,' a giant 'diamond' prop and strong betting odds, as Israel faces a tense Eurovision 2026 contest marked by rule changes, boycott threats and withdrawals

Omer Tessel | 05.10.26

Grammy-winning violinist and music tech entrepreneur Miri Ben-Ari headlines the NBA Finals halftime show

‘Antisemitism is through the roof, but music still brings people together’

Grammy-winning Israeli violinist Miri Ben-Ari says life after Oct. 7 has made her Israeli identity more meaningful and more difficult, but she still sees music as a force for unity as she prepares to open Cannes and keep creating through difficult times

ynet Global | 05.08.26

Undercover officer turned singer ends reserve role, releases first song under real name

After gaining attention during the war under a hidden identity, Matan Hassan reveals himself, ending his undercover reserve role and releasing 'Not Afraid' under his real name

Ran Boker | 05.06.26

Israel’s Eurovision director ahead of semifinal: 'We focus on the support, not the noise'

A week before Noam Bettan takes the Eurovision stage in Vienna with 'Michelle,' Israel’s delegation director said after the first rehearsal that criticism is 'background noise we don’t want to address'

Alexandra Lukash | 05.05.26

From chess prodigy to music star: PinkPantheress emerges as one of pop’s most intriguing voices

The career of producer and singer PinkPantheress may seem like a string of viral moments, but it is carefully orchestrated: from a childhood rooted in competitive chess to one of the most compelling figures in British pop today

Einav Schiff, London | 04.19.26

Noga Erez defies hate, delivers standout Coachella performance amid wartime turmoil

After a journey plagued by glitches, cancellations and near-unimaginable obstacles amid a complex regional reality, Noga Erez reached Coachella and seized every moment, turning adversity into creative fuel in an intense, uncompromising set that ended with a strikingly personal image of pain and resilience

Einav Schiff | 04.12.26

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Bambaataa was behind the influential 1982 track 'Planet Rock' and is often cited alongside DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash as a founding figure of the genre

AFP | 04.10.26

Eurovision heads to Asia with debut contest in Bangkok

European Broadcasting Union says 10 countries, including Thailand, South Korea and Nepal, have signed on for inaugural event in November, with more expected to join in format modeled on main Eurovision contest

Ran Boker | 03.31.26

Lady Gaga turns 40: her best songs from 'Just Dance' to Oscar-winning hits

From the eyebrow-raising breakout hit to shocking, unforgettable videos and a film role with a hit soundtrack, we pick Mother Monster’s best songs throughout her accomplished career

Omer Tessel, Shira Naot, Einav Schiff, Amir Schwartz | 03.29.26