Music history

Defense attorney in Tupac Shakur murder case found dead in Las Vegas home

The manner of Sanft's death has not been determined, but Las Vegas police say that the death did not appear suspicious.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV, REUTERS
Duane Davis (C) and his attorney Michael Sanft are led back to a courtroom to hear his sentencing date after a jury found Davis guilty in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 31, 2026.
Duane Davis, center, and his attorney Michael Sanft are led back to a courtroom to hear his sentencing date after a jury found Davis guilty of first-degree murder in his trial related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center, Monday, Aug. 31,

Jury finds ex-gang leader guilty of murder in Tupac case

Davis told the judge "he plans to appeal this matter." Several people in the gallery wiped away tears and hugged a prosecutor as the court adjourned.

|ByREUTERS
Rapper Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur murder trial begins for alleged mastermind of 1996 drive-by shooting

Duane Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac, one of rap's most influential artists, in a trial tied to the decades-long unsolved murder that became a seminal moment in rap history.

|ByREUTERS
BOB WEIR poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025.

Bob Weir: Eternal kid who became the sage that kept the Dead alive

Bob Weir’s rhythm, energy, and devotion kept the Grateful Dead alive long after Jerry Garcia’s passing.

|ByDAVID BRINN

Taylor Swift 101: A pop culture masterclass - explainer

I’m not here to preach the word of Swift. This is a lesson in pop culture, and class is officially in session.

OCTOBER 18, 2025BySHIR PERETS
THE WRITER and a friend drew 13s on their hands at the Eras Tour, which Swift used to do early in her career.

Sensational: Remembering Frank Sinatra's concert in Jerusalem - opinion

Many, many vocalists have been popular over the years, and then faded into obscurity. Not Sinatra – he’s a legend that will never be forgotten

JANUARY 11, 2025ByDVORA WAYSMAN
Screenshot of Frank Sinatra from the trailer for the film Pal Joey, 1957

Indian bamboo flutist Rakesh Chaurasia to appear at Israel's Oud Festival

The nephew of master Indian flute player Hariprasad Chaurasia will play in the Jerusalem International Oud Festival.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
RAKESH CHAURASIA, a polished bansuri – Indian bamboo flute – player will be part of the Oud Festival.

Jerusalem ‘Witches?’ music festival honors women with Baroque-era compositions - feature

'The Witches?' music festival highlights Baroque-era compositions performed by the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, pianist Gili Loftus, and violinist Susanne Scholz.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
GILLI LOFTUS (left) and Susanne Scholz (right) will be two of the performers at the ‘Witches?’ festival.

In ‘The Singer Sisters,’ a Jewish folk music family makes it big from Greenwich to Lilith Fair

Sarah Seltzer sheds light on her recently published novel, embracing the depth of Jewish American culture with the highlights of 60s rock.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Author and native New Yorker Sarah Seltzer, left, and the cover of her debut novel "The Singer Sisters."