Miri Ben-Ari

Question: What violin player has signed deals with Coca-Cola, Ecko and Reebok, has performed with Kanye West and Jay-Z, recorded with Patti LaBelle, Janet Jackson, Brandy, Britney Spears, John Legend and Maroon 5? The answer: the amazing and stunning Miri Ben-Ari. She is becoming known as the "Hip-Hop Violinist".

If you haven't heard of her, do yourself a favor right now and go to her site http://www.miribenari.com/. She's amazing, truly amazing. Miri has taken a classical instrument and fused it into urban pop culture. How innovative!

Kanye West has said "Miri Ben-Ari is to hip-hop now what Miles Davis was to Jazz back in the day!". That's a pretty big statement. Go check out her stuff, I think you'll find it fresh and exciting. That's what the arts are all about- self expression and re-discovery. She might be the best example I have seen.

Have a great Friday!