Miri Ben-Ari
Miri Ben-Ari, a Grammy Award-winning violinist/producer/humanitarian, UN “Goodwill Ambassador of Music,” and Global Brand Ambassador for Harman Kardon. Originally from Israel, has created her own unique sound–a revolutionary fusion of classical soul and dance music. She is recognized as a musical pioneer. A classically trained violinist, who once studied under the late classical master Isaac Stern, Ben-Ari has helped sell millions of records by collaborating with other Grammy Award-winning artists such as Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, and Armin Van Buuren. Her album The Hip Hop Violinist (Universal Records) features many of these collaborations.
Known for her captivating show-stoppers, Ben-Ari has wowed audiences around the world with performances such as: Aventura’s “Sold Out at Madison Square Garden” concert, VH1’s “Save The Music” Gala at Lincoln Center, “Fashion Rocks” at Radio City Music Hall, Sesame Street, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign, Viacom’s Dream Concert at Radio City Music Hall and the Martin Luther King Jr. Presidential Memorial dedication in Washington, DC. She was invited by media icon Yue-Sai Kan for a special performance during “Miss Universe China” in Beijing, a live broadcast to millions of people. Ben-Ari has been the face of many promotional campaigns, including; Reebok’s “I Am What I Am” global print and TV advertisements, Vodafone, a Jimmy Hendrix PSA for BET, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and now Harman Kardon (products include headphones and home theater Systems).
