Music

Jerusalem highlights: June 13-19

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 SINGER-SONGWRITER AvevA will perform at the Hullegeb Festival.

AvevA Dese makes her return to Ethiopian-Israeli Hullegeb Cultural Festival

Hashayara in Wilmington, Delaware.

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

 US singer and former Beach Boys member Brian Wilson performs on stage at the Vienna State Opera House as part of the Vienna Jazz Festival July 3, 2007.

Brian Wilson, legendary Beach Boys singer, dead at 82


'A truly stirring concert': An evening with Ra’anana Symphonette - review

All parts came together as Maestro Gottfried, Ciobanu, and the RSO enabled an uplifting and memorable performance.

 RA’ANANA SYMPHONETTE conductor Yaron Gottfried.

Jazz composer Kai Gluska to debut new album at Shablul in Tel Aviv

The event will feature the Kai Gluska Sextet, the same ensemble that performed on his debut album, Impressions of Yesterday.

 Kai Gluska.

‘US music pro ‘Boo’ Mitchell to mentor Israeli students in new masterclass

Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, a two-time Grammy Award winner and a key figure in shaping the Memphis sound, has worked with an impressive roster of top-tier artists

 US MUSIC producer Lawrence ‘Boo’ Mitchell.

Sabina releases uplifting new single, 'A New Day,' ahead of upcoming album

Blending emotional depth with catchy pop melodies, Sabina’s latest track offers hope and resilience in turbulent times—marking a bold new chapter in her artistic journey.

 German-Israeli pop artist Sabina

Maccabiah 2025 officially launches with festive kickoff in Ramat Gan

Maccabiah 2025 will host 8,000+ athletes from 55 countries. Highlights include a star-studded Opening Ceremony, competitions, and Expo Maccabiah in Tel Aviv-Jaffa.

  ISRAELI OLYMPIC silver medalist Raz Hershko (left) and Paralympic gold medalist Asaf Yasur (right) pose together with the torch at the Maccabiah launch event this week at Kfar Maccabiah ahead of July’s upcoming Games.

The Gipsy Kings – Gipsy Reyes to headline Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

Known for Spanish flamenco/pop hybrids like “Bambeleo” and its frantic rendition of “Hotel California,” the band is one of the few foreign artists willing to venture to Israel since the war started.

 Gipsy Reyes to headline at Meridiano Festival in Ashdod

IPO joins forces with Munich Philharmonic

Lahav Shani, the IPO’s dynamic, young conductor, seized this period of national reconciliation between Germany and Israel for three special memorial concerts in Munich, Dortmund, and Dresden. 

 LAHAV SHANI leads members of the Munich Philhamonic and Israel Philharmonic in concert.

Turning grief into strength: Project Imahot's night of song, solidarity at Tower of David

Held in collaboration with social singing initiative Koolulam, the event created a moment of collective strength and connection.

 Collective connection: Bereaved families gathered at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum for an evening with Koolulam.

Israel Festival to extend beyond Jerusalem for the first time

The theme of the festival will be 'A Dream of Healing Within a Reality of War.'

 Hermon mountain ridge covered with snow during 2022 winter, with the town houses of Majd al Shams.

Omer Avital debuts newest work with Israeli Andalusian Orchestra

Omer Avital’s visionary ‘North African Dream’ debuts with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod at next week’s Meridiano Festival

 OMER AVITAL: I compose and orchestrate at home; it can take weeks or months, depending on the length of the pieces.

‘Take On Me’ singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Morten Harket shared that he was working on completing a song but didn't know if he could continue his singing career.

A-HA's Morten Harket in concert in Oslo, Norway February 9, 2018.