Classical
Roman Totenberg's Stolen Stradivarius Found and Returned 35 Years Later
Kurt Elling, 'Passion World,' Concord Jazz (REVIEW)
Every single one of singer Kurt Elling's 10 previous albums has been nominated for a Grammy Award (he won in 2009). Now comes album #11, 'Passion World,' five years in the making, a world music potpourri of intriguing images, melodies, sadness and surprise. 16-Year-Old Jerusalem Stabbing Victim, Shira Banki, Was Also Talented Pianist
Not long after Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, called on his people to "vigorously fight manifestations of hate" high schooler Shira Banki was fatally stabbed during a gay pride parade in Jerusalem. While just a teen, Banki was also a gifted pianist.
