Celebrating the past and enjoying the present

My dear aunt, Lorna Michaelson, passed away July 20th. She was a concert pianist and music educator 

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 . I won't be at this celebration of diasporan culture in Detroit

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but I will continue to honor all Arab American artists, including Aunt Lorna, for their contributions to world-class song and dance. 

-Debbie Trent