Is yanni gay

CD Review By Jack Nichols "East is East and West is West," wrote Rudyard Kipling, "and never the twain shall meet." Mr. Kipling, a conservative from the last century, was wrong. As usual, music bridges the gaps, and today it is Yanni, who grew up in Kalamata, Greece, holding high the musical torch of World Oneness. Yanni explains he wrote his latest album, Tribute, to celebrate humanity's potential for greatness. And that greatness, he believes, has been reflected in two ancient architectural wonders: India's Taj Mahal and China's Forbidden City. Tribute was conceived and recorded, according to the artist, during a "tumultuous and marvelous period" in his animation. Yanni miraculously bent Fate, receiving permission to accomplish his music in the Forbidden City and at the Taj Mahal. Tribute�which Yanni entirely composed an arranged�was recorded live last year in both locations. Through Europe and North America�across the Near and Middle East to India, China, and beyond-- Yanni's passionate commitment to a kind of music that has no boundaries reverberates. His own enthrallment has been clearly expressed: "That this came to be, that I had the privilege of performing my mu

Sitting Down with the Superintendent: Who is Dr. Yanni?

This past week, the Harriton Banner was privileged to speak with our district’s brand new superintendent, Dr. Steven Yanni, successor to Dr. Khalid Mumin, named Pennsylvania Secretary of Education by Governor Josh Shapiro. From his journey in education to his approaches to the most hot button issues in the district, The Banner presents Dr. Yanni unveiled.

THB: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Yanni! I know you’ve had a long and distinguished career in education; reveal me how you ended up in Lower Merion.

Yanni: When I grew up I always wanted to be a teacher; I knew from kindergarten that I wanted to be a teacher. So, I’ve taught in a couple different places and after teaching for several years I had the superb opportunity to become a principal, then director of curriculum, then assistant superintendent and superintendent. So, this is my third superintendency: New Hope Solesbury, Upper Dublin, and now here in Lower Merion. It’s great to be here.

THB: What would your number one piece of counsel be for current lofty school students?

I’ve thought about this a lot because I’ve been asked this question a lot ove

Exploring Identity Through Music with Hen Yanni

Interview

Hen Yanni's latest album, Version Of You, is a profound exploration of identity, love, deficit, and empowerment.

Hen Yanni’s debut album, Version Of You, is a deeply personal exploration of identity, impairment, and empowerment, reflecting her transformative journey to the vibrant streets of Paris. Blending electro-rock with evocative lyrics, Yanni’s thirteen-track album channels her tumultuous past and the complexities of growing up as a queer artist.

Inspired by her mother’s battle with cancer and her own experiences of alienation as adv as self-discovery, Yanni crafts songs that resonate with authenticity and vulnerability. In this interview, she shares insights into the events that shaped the album, the role of commute in her creative process, and the power of collaboration in her music.

Version Of You reflects various aspects of your personal journey. What specific events or experiences inspired the themes of this album?

The album reflects a distant journey, starting when I left home around 16 years ago. I was young, rebellious, and eager to push my boundaries—leaving behind school, friends, and everythin

The musician Yanni was arrested at his home after a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. He faces a domestic battery ask for but denies he did anything wrong.

Yanni asked his girlfriend, Silvia Barthes, to leave his beachfront home in Manalapan on Thursday night, the police report said. Barthes, 33, told police she attempted to pack her clothing but the 51-year-old player threw it on the ground.

She told officers he then grabbed her arms and shook her, throwing her on the bed, and jumped on uppermost of her, according to the report.

Yanni told police Barthes kicked him, and he believed he injured his finger during the incident, the report said.

Yanni's manager released a declaration, "These allegations are harsh, false, without merit and baseless. At a more appropriate time and place, I hope and pray I will have an opportunity to address my fans and colleagues all over the world."