Obit:Michael Kahan, Klezmer violinist (June 2008)

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Kahan, Klezmer violinist
From: Stewart
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 01:17 PM

What a tragic loss.

I have just watched two videos
of his playing with Ros Hawley (clarinet)

Papirosen
and Mazeltov

soulful and happy, beautiful music, masterfully played.

Very sad.

S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Kahan, Klezmer violinist
From: M.Ted
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 01:02 PM

What a terrible ending! He made wonderful music, and as evidenced by the sound samples at their website, had the rare gift of being able to play with both humor and passion--the world needs more like him--

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Kahan, Klezmer violinist
From: GUEST,Tunesmith
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 01:00 PM

Dreadful! Such violent acts are becoming so common now that I don't remember hearing about this on the local news. I live in the North-west.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Kahan, Klezmer violinist
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 12:17 PM

How sad. My condolences. Looks as though he was a great musician and person. I love Kelzmer music.

Subject: Obit: Michael Kahan, Klezmer violinist
From: Paul Burke
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 10:34 AM

I'm sorry to have to announce that Mike Kahan, of the Manchester (UK) based Klezmer group Klezmer Gourmets, was attacked in a Manchester street on Sunday morning, and died of his injuries.

He will be sadly missed.