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
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.