Arab-Jewish youth in Israel create orchestral ‘East-West’ sound
A raucous crowd of football fans filled the narrow strip of grass between Tel Aviv’s music center and…
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There was something almost unbearably poignant about this year’s Israeli Eurovision entry. On the surface, Michelle appeared to…
Israel’s Noam Bettan Places Second Behind Bulgaria at Eurovision
Noam Bettan, representing Israel, arrives on stage for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at Wiener…
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
NEW YORK — Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation…
2026 American Music Awards: Winners List (Updating)
BTS made a triumphant return to the American Music Awards Monday night. In their first appearance at an…
Rockstar comes out as ‘proudly gay man’ with support from wife of 14 years
Singer songwriter Caleb Shomo made a public statement about his sexuality this weekend, revealing to fans that he…
“Payam Method” hits the right note with piano students, making music education fun and accessible for kids
Payam Khastkhodaei thought it was the biggest achievement in the world when he placed second in a state-level…
Photos of bands and orchestras returning to the stage in Iran
TEHRAN (AP) — Bands and orchestras have begun returning to the stage in Tehran, where musicians have struggled…
The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day
Everyone knows about Leonard Cohen’s visit to Israel in 1973 when he spontaneously parachuted into Israel to entertain…
‘Iceman’ Is Drake’s Best Album in 10 Years, If You Don’t Listen Too Closely
The first sign that Drake actually pulled his comeback off? The music videos. Great, distinct, rich visuals, nearly…
Eurovision’s Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog
An hour after accepting the credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel, President Isaac Herzog on Monday welcomed…
Israel’s Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his Eurovision performance
On Saturday night in Vienna, Noam Bettan walked onto the Eurovision stage carrying the hopes of Israeli fans…