Donate

Israeli music

Tagel, Tair and Liron Haim, the three sisters that make up A-WA.

Israel says A-WA — “Yes!” — to singing Yemeni sisters

Music

Not so long ago, Jews from Arabic countries living in Israel — called Mizrahim — were seen as second class. But now, “it’s cool to be Mizrahi.”

David Radznyski is the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's newest concertmaster. He’s a 28-year-old violinist from New Haven, Connecticut, with Israeli roots.

Israel’s newest concertmaster leads a youth movement at the country’s premier orchestra

Culture
Ofer Portugaly on piano, and his wife Iris (standing next to him), started an Israeli gospel choir in 1999 after a trip to Nigeria. Here, they appear with part of their 15-member ensemble on Israeli TV.

A gospel choir in Israel? Why not?

Arts

Israeli bands trying to assert themselves, fashion a global presence

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Israel Takes on Music Diplomacy, Bands Go Global

Global Politics
Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!

The World

Israeli Rockers Red Band More Than Raunchy Muppets

Arts, Culture & Media

Red Band is the name of a very popular rock group in Israel that became famous thanks to its own TV show that features puppets.

We respect your time, attention and privacy

This is a news website, not a click casino. We do NOT employ deceptive behaviors, display annoying ads or use third party cookies and trackers to monetize your visit or help advertisers track you across the internet.

Simply, we ask that you would consider a donation to support the journalism we produce every weekday. Thank you.

This is The World

The World is a public radio program and podcast that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Follow The World

Subscribe to The World’s Latest Edition podcast for free using your favorite podcast player: