Freed hostage Alon Ohel triumphantly took the Tamar Festival stage alongside singer Marina Maximilian Blumin, just a year after the deal securing his release from Hamas captivity was announced there.

Former hostage Guy Dekel Chen performed the musical album he wrote and composed while in captivity for a crowd of 3,000, showcasing his resilience in turning trauma into hope.

Almost a year after their release from Hamas captivity, Gali and Ziv Berman danced and celebrated life at Tomorrowland, the world's most famous music festival, during DJ Joezi's set.

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana put on a jam session to remember, celebrating America's 250th year of independence.

Israeli musician Renee Benjamin is bringing the fading Sephardic language of Ladino to new audiences through music, preserving its stories, traditions, and cultural legacy for the next generation.

Combat soldier and musician Eyal Zakai opens up about finding God amid the chaos of Gaza, channeling devastating loss—including the death of his close friend Zamir Burke—into music that carries the faith and brotherhood forged on the front line.

Legendary band Smash Mouth, known for the hits 'All Star' and 'I’m a Believer,' delivered a surprise performance at a Tel Aviv club as part of a blind concert initiative where attendees had no idea who would take the stage.

Ambassador Huckabee was joined by former Ambassador David Friedman, and together they covered Elvis Presley’s 'Hound Dog,' attributing the lyric 'crying all the time' to the antisemitic podcaster.

Alon Ohel, who endured hundreds of days in Gaza captivity, delivered a powerful concert in Tel Aviv, paying tribute to fellow hostage Eli Sharabi and showcasing remarkable resilience.

In a powerful duet, October 7 survivor Yonatan Cohen and freed hostage Yosef Haim Ohana performed 'Square of Tears,' transforming terror, survival, and captivity into a raw musical testament to what the hostages endured.

Former hostage Matan Angrest joined famed Israeli singer Ishay Ribo onstage, marking an emotional moment of resilience and hope.

Freed hostage Alon Ohel was seen in Tel Aviv joyfully playing the piano—an instrument he had mastered long before captivity but one that now carries a far deeper meaning.

When their story reached the band, Shadows posted a video message on social media celebrating their return home.

With over 400 performances behind her, Yehuda channels her experience into mentoring the next generation.

Dozens of music lovers at the Tomorrowland festival proudly waved Israeli flags — a bold show that Israelis won’t hide in public and a reminder of the promise: We will dance again.

Garfunkel is the first major international artist to perform in Israel since the start of the war.

According to the researchers, this suggests that people connect to the words in songs in ways that mirror their internal emotional states.

Attendees included parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra and 20 Israeli soldiers recently wounded in Gaza.

The sheer abundance of music accessible at little to no expense was found to have diluted the subjective value of music.

Rabbi Enkin discusses music in the Temple, the synagogue, and modern-day music trends in the Orthodox Jewish world.

Gaze-contingent music reward therapy helped relieve the symptoms of 50 percent of patients, in similar success rate to Cipralex treatment.

Alana Haim said she always felt 'cool' and 'super proud' of being Jewish.

The Israeli musician, dubbed the “hip-hop violinist,” will perform with a gospel choir.

Three of Weimar’s members met in the neo-Nazi scene in Thuringian in central Germany, according to an investigation conducted by the German publication Der Spiegel.

The Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl delighted 250 fans at a secret Chanukah celebration he produced with his Jewish friend, producer Greg Kurstin.

Singit, a software program to teach English using the power of music, is the brainchild of Michael Peled, who struggled with dyslexia from childhood. By Diana Bletter, Israel21c One of the best ways to learn how to speak a foreign language is to sing it. That’s the philosophy behind Singit, a software program to teach... Read more »

Jewish frontman of rock band Counting Crows reminisces about working in Israeli kibbutz.

This groundbreaking Israeli method could easily be implemented by any staff member in any clinic, without special training.

Pop star Noa Kirel will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023. By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c Seven months before the deadline for entries, Israel is the first country to officially announce its contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest next May in the United Kingdom. Public broadcaster KAN confirmed on August 10 that pop queen Noa Kirel... Read more »

'BDS? What’s that?' asks Australian rapper Iggy Azalea as she plays first concert in Israel.

BDS proponents were slammed as 'ruthless malevolent actors' by UK musician Winston Marshall, who quit his band in 2021 to stand up for his principles.

Grammy-nominated indie rock band Big Thief slammed for caving in to BDS pressure and decrying 'systematic oppression of the Palestinian people.'

Indie rock band defends decision to perform in Israel, sparks criticism from BDS supporters.

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra is turning an 'evil piece of history into something beautiful.'

Ahead of the Eurovision song contest, contestants came to Israel to perform their songs and visit the Holy Land!

'Encanto' lovers will delight over this epic Purim song by the Maccabeats!

In another show of blossoming relations, an Israeli conductor and a Moroccan pilot use music to show the beauty of peace!

Famous singer says her Jewish songwriter friend Sandy Gallin was a key contributor to her success.

This next-generation Israeli tech creates a personal “sound bubble” of music, video games, or movies -- no speakers or headphones necessary!

While adhering to safety mandates and social distancing, this group of musicians kept Israel's spirits high, bringing music to the streets of Jerusalem..