Are you ready to broaden your horizons of Israeli music past Static and Ben-El? The Israeli music scene offers a rich variety of genres to suit any taste. Music ranges from pop hits on Galgalatz to religious ballads and acoustic covers. Here are a few artists to check out.
Ishay Ribo
Ribo is a religious singer-songwriter who is popular both among religious and secular Israelis.
Many of his songs are inspired by the words of prayers and biblical references. His albums have reached gold certifications and won at the Israeli Song Festival.
Marina Maximilian
Born in the Soviet Union, Marina Maximilian made Aliyah to Israel when she was 3 years old. She was in the 5th season of the Israel reality TV show 'Kokhav Noald' where she qualified for the final. Since, her songs have gone viral on the internet and radio.
Liran Danino
With over 80 million views on YouTube and a loyal fanbase, Danino is an Israeli pop sensation. His collaborations with other artists like Noa Kirel have produced catchy songs, you can't help but sing along.
Dikla
Drawing on her Egyptian, Iraqi and Jewish heritage, Dikla's music is a cultural fusion influenced by the Arab musicians of her childhood. Her music is a signature combination of pop, Mizrachi and Arabic styles.
Idan Rafael Haviv
Aside from his musical talent, Haviv is also a painter, photographer, poet and more. His albums have been widely successful and can be heard frequently on Israeli radio.