Miri Ben-Ari

Hey everybody!! what's really good? This is Miri and I wanted to say thanx to all of you for writing to me!

I also wanted to celebrate with all of you having my first instrumental single "A symphony of brotherhood" top 10 on Billboard hip hop and R&B single sales chart (reaching number2), MTV Hits, MTVU and VH1 Soul!!
This is a big moment not only for me, but for all my instrumentalists brothers and sisters out there!
As far as my music advice etc..just keep practicing your art, listening to good music and believe in yourself! it takes time, dedication, discipline...you already know...!
So keep in touch with me and try n make it to my upcoming shows.
1 LUV
-Miri Ben-Ari
Here is a lil something about me..
Miri Ben-Ari is to hip-hop now what Miles Davis was to Jazz back in the day! Shes re-inventing a whole new Hip-Hop sound! - Kanye West

Miri takes hip hop to the next-next-next-next millennium... A Hip Hop Violinist! I want you all to check this out! -Jay-Z

Miri Ben-Ari, a Grammy Award-Winning violinist originally from Israel, has created her own unique sound by a revolutionary fusion of classical style with jazz, R&B and hip hop. She has been recognized as a musical pioneer.This classically trained musician has helped sell millions of records by collaborating with other Grammy award-winning artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson and John Legend.She studied under the late classical master Isaac Stern and has earned the honor from New York's Apollo Theater as an “Apollo Legend”. She is also known as “The Hip Hop Violinist”, the title of her latest album (Universal Records).She was recently featured by Reebok in their “I Am What I Am” global print and TV advertising campaign. She has done commercials for Pepsi and Coca-Cola and has been the voice of VH1 Save The Music, which promotes live music and music education across the US.Miri was the featured violinist and writer for the Paramount Pictures 2007 film “The Freedom Writers” starring actress Hilary Swank. She was one of Jewish Women International’s "Ten Women To Watch of 2007” and she won the JVIBE award as Best Israeli Artist of 2007.She has appeared on Sesame Street, is featured in the live performance album and DVD of Aventura’s “Sold Out at Madison Square Garden” concert, has performed for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, at Lincoln Center for “VH1 Save The music Gala”, and at Radio City Hall's "Fashion Rocks" concert and at its “Dream Concert”, a dream team program of artists which included Miri, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Usher, John Mayer, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Garth Brooks and Santana.Her single "Symphony of Brotherhood", featuring the Dream speech of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, is the first instrumental single ever to hit on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop charts, MTV and VH1. She just returned from her native country where she received the first Israeli Martin Luther King Award from Israel President Shimon Peres.Miri is currently working on a new humanitarian campaign “Gedenk” ("Remember") dedicated to promoting awareness among young people about the Jewish Holocaust.
2007 Miri Ben-Ari Latest News:• Miri Ben-Ari new single "Symphony of Brotherhood" charts on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales 12 weeks at “Top 10” reaching the number 2 position. It becomes the first Instrumental single ever to be on this chart. • Miri is the featured violinist and writer for Paramount fall 2007 film: “The Freedom Writers” starring actress Hilary Swank. • Miri won the JVIBE Award “Best Israeli Artist of 2007” • Miri launched her non profit organization “Gedenk”, promoting awareness and education about the Jewish Holocaust. She released the first rap song and music video about the Holocaust with Israeli biggest hip hop artist Subliminal. • A special guest artist appearance on Sesame Street for the 2007 season • A special live music appearance on Live With Regis and Kelly for Martin Luther King day (1-15-07 ). • Miri is chosen to be one of “Jewish Women International’s 10 Women To Watch of 2007” • Miri is the new face of “VH1 Save The Music” promoting live music and music education across the US. • Performances for Hillary Rodham Clinton as a part of the presidential campaign
2008 Miri Ben-Ari Latest News:• Grammy Award-Winning Israeli Miri Ben-Ari, AKA "The Hip Hop Violinist", will be receiving the first Martin Luther King,Jr. Israeli Award for her unique outreach to African American culture and youth, particularly through her song and video "Symphony of Brotherhood" ft. Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, in Jerusalem, Israel for the Fellowship of Israel and Black America (FIBA) and will be hosted by the President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres."Being a third generation to Holocaust survivors, I have always believed in the fight against racism" –Miri Ben-Ari