Mili Mili World Music
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Mili Mili World Music is an eclectic mix of artists and music with the moto One World, One Race, One Voice.
Mili Mili, in Arabic translates into movement, is a thirteen-piece dynamic world music band originally from Los Angeles. The band performs in Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, Armenian, Assyrian and English among others.
A culturally diverse group, the multi-national members come from the four corners of the globe enriching the sound of the ensemble with their traditional instruments and native sounds. In crossing the boundaries of multi-ethnicity, Mili Mili’s sound is an interesting fusion of melodies, rhythms and dances from all around the world from Brazil, the Middle-East, to Africa and Asia blending the cultures of the world in one single band.
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[edit] Band Members
- Andres Nationality: Italian-American Instrument: Caribbean, Latin, African & Brazilian percussion
- Arman Nationality: Armenian Instrument: English, Arabic, Armenian & Greek Vocal
- Brad Nationality: American Instrument: Caribbean, Latin & Brazilian percussion
- Bryant Nationality: Pilipino Instrument: Caribbean, Latin & Brazilian percussion
- Fabio Nationality: Brazilian Instrument: English, Portuguese & Spanish Vocals
- Garo Nationality: Armenian Instrument: Cajon & Middle-Eastern percussion
- Hayko Nationality: Armenian Instrument: Middle Eastern Percussions
- John Nationality: American Instrument: Trumpet
- Masumi Nationality: Japanese Instrument: Saxophone
- Nabuchadnossar Nationality: Assyrian Instrument: Keyboard
- Nazo Nationality: Armenian Instrument: Bass
- Ron Nationality: Pilipino Instrument: Guitar
- Sandie Nationality: Mexican Instrument: Drums, Caribbean, Latin & Brazilian percussion
[edit] Mili Mili’s extended family
- Ayo Nationality: Nigeria Instrument: African Percussion
- Karis Nationality: Kenyan Instrument: Guitar
- Keith Nationality: American Instrument: Trombone
- Nei Nationality: Brazilian Instrument: Portuguese and Spanish Vocals
[edit] Discography
Mili Mili is currently working on a full world music album to be released at the end of 2006.
- Mili Mili Music by: Nabuchadnossar Poli Lyrics by: Fabio Assis, Muhammed, Arman Mardigian, Garo Mardigian, Nabuchadnossar Poli Produced by: Nabuchadnossar Poli
- Walou, featuring Nei Music by: Nabuchadnossar Poli Lyrics by: Fabio Assis, Nei Rios, Muhammed, Arman Mardigian, Garo Mardigian, Nabuchadnossar Poli Produced by: Nabuchadnossar Poli
- Everybody, featuring Ayo Music by: Nabuchadnossar Poli Lyrics by: Fabio Assis, Muhammed, Arman Mardigian, Garo Mardigian, Nabuchadnossar Poli Produced by: Nabuchadnossar Poli
[edit] NBC’s Star Tomorrow
In 2006 Mili Mili competed in NBC’s Star Tomorrow with David Foster (14-time Grammy-winning producer/songwriter) and made it to the top ten.
[edit] Live appearances
Mili Mili has performed live at events in and around Southern California, including the Long Beach Carnival, Hollywood Palladium Brazilian Nights, the Temple Bar, BB King's, Beverly Hills Film Festival and Hard Rock Cafe.
Mili Mili has also performed live on the radio at 88.9 KXLU FM Los Angeles. The single "Mili Mili" (performed in Arabic and Portuguese) has aired on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles and received rave reviews from Europe and was aired on P3 Swedish National Radio.
