I play/record regularly with: Quartetto Fantastico, Build An Ark, Carlos Nino, The Elevation Orchestra, Supernova String Quartet, ArtDontSleep, 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 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. Miguel has 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 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.
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:
You've got some great music and a great page here! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Have a wonderful day. Peace,
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
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
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wzup! man I had just missed U the other week @ the plaza...I came a lil late, but made it inside to see U play tha last song...it was sick! Tried to catch but everytime I would see U I got stopped by someone in a convo..lol! HOw U been?
What up doe! Its D-Win and Im glad I got a chance to check you out in Cali at Cal State. Your doing magic out here combining the arts. Come thru and check out my tunes. I hope we can link it up soon. D-Win
chillin', pretty good! Trying to seek different outlets in this world...lol! I just performed @ the UNICEF benefit show last saturday @ the Ikeda Auditorium...it was pretty fun. Other than dance, I'm in schoo trying to figure out what exactly I want to do, and tryin not to limit myself...lol! tryin to tap into the creative part of my brain to choreograph, its a bit of a challenge though. How's everything with U? I will deff be @ the show on SAturday!
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