Mili Mili World Music

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 dynamic world music band originally from Los Angeles. The band performs in Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, Armenian, Spanish, Assyrian (Aramaic), 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.

Band members

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
Nei 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
Nabuchadnosar Nationality: Assyrian Instrument: Keyboard
Nazo Nationality: Armenian Instrument: Bass
Ron Nationality: Filipino Instrument: Guitar
Sandie Nationality: Mexican Instrument: Drums, Caribbean, Latin & Brazilian percussion

Mili Mili’s extended family

Ayo Nationality: Nigeria Instrument: African Percussion
Henry Karis Nationality: Kenyan Instrument: Guitar, Swahili and English Vocals
Keith Nationality: American Instrument: Trombone
Fabio Nationality: Brazilian Instrument: Portuguese and Spanish Vocals
Andrew Nationality: American Instrument: Caribbean, Latin & Brazilian percussion
Liliana Nationality: Mexican Instrument: Spanish and English Vocals

Discography

Mili Mili Music by: Nabuchadnosar Poli Lyrics by: Fabio Assis, Muhammed, Arman Mardigian, Garo Mardigian, Nabuchadnosar Poli Produced by: Nabuchadnosar Poli
Walou, featuring Nei Music by: Nabuchadnosar Poli Lyrics by: Fabio Assis, Nei Rios, Muhammed, Arman Mardigian, Garo Mardigian, Nabuchadnosar Poli Produced by: Nabuchadnosar Poli
Everybody, featuring Ayo Music by: Nabuchadnosar Poli Lyrics by: Fabio Assis, Muhammed, Arman Mardigian, Garo Mardigian, Nabuchadnosar Poli Produced by: Nabuchadnosar Poli

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.

Live appearances

Mili Mili has performed live at events in and around Southern California, including the Long Beach Carnival, Hollywood Palladium Brazilian Nights, World Beat Center Earth Day Celebration in San Diego, the MGM Grand Las Vegas, the Temple Bar, BB King's, Beverly Hills Film Festival, Hard Rock Cafe, the Irvine Global Village Festival, and the Levitt Pavilion in Los Angeles.

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.