A
s Plato declared: "Music is
a moral law. It gives soul
to the universe, wings to
the mind, flight to the imagination,
and charm and gaiety to life and
to everything." Music is widely
recognized as one of the most
influential art forms, having the
power to transcend both geographical
and cultural boundaries. Grammy-
winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari's
career is a perfect example of this
transcendence. Having collaborated
with artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye
West, Alicia Keys, John Legend,
Patti LaBelle, Wu-Tang Clan and
Armin van Buuren, her masterful
merging of genres is what has
ultimately landed her the success
and recognition she has today. Ben-
Ari recently set time aside to speak
with VUE about her experience and
influence with music.
MIRI
BEN-ARI
Beyond the Boundaries of Music
By Ted Christodulidis / Photos by Noam Galai
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