I play/record regularly with: Quartetto Fantastico, Build An Ark, Carlos Nino, The Elevation Orchestra, Supernova String Quartet, ArtDontSleep, Marcel Camargo, Gabe Noel, Jeremy Sole and Musaics, DaCapo Players, Josh Nelson, Antoine Salem, Nick Mancini, Shafiq Husayn, Karen Briggs, Ryan Cross, Damon Aaron, Greg Poree, Blank Blue, A Race of Angels, Flying Lotus, Dntel, Go: Organic Orchestra, Keith Harris, Scott Salinas, The Sahaja Uprockers, Stephen 'Thundercat' Bruner, Andres Renteria, Yonatan Elkayam, Nick Rosen, Isaac Smith, Brandon Coleman, Edwin Livingston, Mia Doi Todd, and the folks at Mochilla and Dublab.
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson is a freelance multi-instrumentalist/dj/arranger/composer/music director/producer/educator residing in Los Angeles, California. As a violist he has appeared with Outkast at the Kid’s Choice Awards on the Nickolodean Channel, Rihanna on the Jay Leno Show and at the 2007 American Music Awards, Christina Aguilera on her 2006 MTV special ‘Back to Basics’ and with John Legend and Kirk Franklin at the 2008 B.E.T. Gospel Celebration. He has also appeared with Shakira, Wyclef Jean, and Gnarls Barkley at the 2007 Grammy Awards, and with Hall and Oates on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Extra, and The Megan Mullally Show and with Pink at the 2008 American Music Awards. Recently, Miguel was on the season finale of 'America's Got Talent' backing up Susan Boyle. Miguel has also had his own segments devoted to him on the Disney Channel and KCET.
Miguel graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in viola performance and has performed in orchestral settings with Wayne Shorter, Stevie Wonder, John Williams, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Roy Hargrove, Francisco Aguabella, Chuchito Valdes, Ray Brown, Brad Mehldau, Quincy Jones, James Galway, Vince Mendoza and Henry Mancini among many others. As a studio musician he has recorded for Willi.i.am, Erykah Badu, Dr. Dre, John Cale, Barry Manilow, Joss Stone, Michael Buble, Rene Olmstead, Common, Randy Jackson, Travis Tritt, Raphael Saadiq, and on Ray Charles’ grammy winning album ‘Genius Loves Company’. As a jazz soloist, Miguel has played/recorded alongside Hubert Laws, Billy Higgins, Brian Blade, Alphonse Mouzon, Airto Moreira, Buster Williams, Saul Williams, Dwight Trible, Patrice Rushen, Ndugu Chancler, Mulatu Astatke, Bennie Maupin, and Azar Lawrence. He has also performed at the Blue Note in New York and tours Europe regularly. Miguel has very diverse interests and performs/tours and records with ensembles ranging from tango, electronica, avante-garde jazz, classical, hip-hop, to pop music. Miguel is building towards having his own orchestra playing music from across the globe with international musicians of peace and love.
Are YOu ready for Meldrum action Miguel Atwood-Ferguson? We are Rocking the FUCK ON in Michelle's honor! Meldrum plays the Whisky Sept. 15 - Spread the word! September 10 – Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa, CA September 12 – UB’s, Mesa, AZ September 15 – Whisky A Go Go*, Hollywood, CA See YOu in the Pit! <3's- Meldrum
Cari Amici, oltre al Restyling della canzone Sogni d'Oro di Alessandro Spina, ecco il cantautore Alessandro Spina anche nel ruolo di interprete con la demo della canzone "Nella Notte" che potrete ascoltare su myspace agli indirizzi:
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4