Professor Yale Strom will speak about how the history and influence of the Stoliner Khasidim of Detroit. The Stoliner Khasidim were known for being innovative composers and Strom will speak about the musical influences of Motown and the Stoliner melodies he heard while as a child growing in Detroit. Both had pumping rhythms and catchy melodies which have influenced Strom's klezmer ensemble HOT PSTROMI until today.