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About Miri Ben-Ari

Miri Ben-Ari stands as a trailblazer in music, notably as the first and only violinist to clinch a Grammy in the Hip Hop category. Her groundbreaking influence spans diverse genres including Hip Hop, Latin, EDM, and Afrobeat, imprinting her signature style on over 100 hit songs. Collaborating with icons like Kanye West, Jay Z, and Alicia Keys, Miri’s productions have propelled millions of records worldwide.

Beyond music, Miri is a UN Goodwill Ambassador of Music, a TED speaker, and a pioneering tech entrepreneur. Her electrifying live performances—from solo virtuoso showcases to grand productions with a gospel choir—have enthralled audiences globally.

Originally from Israel and mentored by classical maestro Isaac Stern, Miri forged a distinctive musical fusion of classical, hip-hop, and dance. Her impact extends to prestigious endorsements with Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Reebok, underscoring her cultural resonance and global reach.

Her accolades include the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, the Apollo Legend distinction, and honors from luminaries such as Israeli President Shimon Peres and former US First Lady Michelle Obama. Miri Ben-Ari continues to inspire through music, advocacy, and innovation, making an indelible mark on the global stage.

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About Miri Ben-Ari

Miri Ben-Ari stands as a trailblazer in music, notably as the first and only violinist to clinch a Grammy in the Hip Hop category. Her groundbreaking influence spans diverse genres including Hip Hop, Latin, EDM, and Afrobeat, imprinting her signature style on over 100 hit songs. Collaborating with icons like Kanye West, Jay Z, and Alicia Keys, Miri’s productions have propelled millions of records worldwide.

Beyond music, Miri is a UN Goodwill Ambassador of Music, a TED speaker, and a pioneering tech entrepreneur. Her electrifying live performances—from solo virtuoso showcases to grand productions with a gospel choir—have enthralled audiences globally.

Originally from Israel and mentored by classical maestro Isaac Stern, Miri forged a distinctive musical fusion of classical, hip-hop, and dance. Her impact extends to prestigious endorsements with Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Reebok, underscoring her cultural resonance and global reach.

Her accolades include the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, the Apollo Legend distinction, and honors from luminaries such as Israeli President Shimon Peres and former US First Lady Michelle Obama. Miri Ben-Ari continues to inspire through music, advocacy, and innovation, making an indelible mark on the global stage.

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Have you noticed how divided we are? Grammy award-winning violinist-producer Miri Ben-Ari shows us how harmony works in music and society with a fascinating analogy and live demonstration that features Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” timeless speech. Ben-Ari says “enough for the division,” it’s time to create harmony and get along. 

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About Miri Ben-Ari

Grammy Award-Winning violinist/producer/humanitarian, “UN Goodwill Ambassador of Music” to the United Nations, a featured blogger, and CEO of the non-for-profit organization Gedenk, promotes Holocaust awareness and tolerance to young people. Miri Ben-Ari, originally from Israel, has created her own unique music; a revolutionary fusion of classical, Hip-Hop, soul and dance.

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 Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Aventura, Diamond Platnumz, and Armin Van Buuren. Her album “The Hip Hop Violinist” on Universal Records features many of these collaborations.

Ben-Ari has been the face of many promotional campaigns, including  Reebok, Vodafone, Pepsi , Coca-Cola and Harman Kardon.

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From being bullied to winning a Grammy, what does it take to follow a dream and create something new? “Dare to be creative, dare to think outside of the box, the violin box,” says Miri Ben-Ari. In Miri’s Ted talk you will learn about six traits you must have when pursuing a new idea and how Miri Ben-Ari was able to transform the classical violin to a featured instrument in Hip Hop, EDM, and Afrobeats, collaborating with some of the biggest artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Aventura, Armin Van Buuren, and Diamond Platnumz.

Watch the full video here.

About Miri Ben-Ari

Grammy Award-Winning violinist/producer/humanitarian, “UN Goodwill Ambassador of Music” to the United Nations, a featured blogger, and CEO of the non-for-profit organization Gedenk, promotes Holocaust awareness and tolerance to young people. Miri Ben-Ari, originally from Israel, has created her own unique music; a revolutionary fusion of classical, Hip-Hop, soul and dance.

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 Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Aventura, Diamond Platnumz, and Armin Van Buuren. Her album “The Hip Hop Violinist” on Universal Records features many of these collaborations.

Ben-Ari has been the face of many promotional campaigns, including  Reebok, Vodafone, Pepsi , Coca-Cola and Harman Kardon.

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Miri Ben-Ari was born in Israel, a veteran of the Israeli Army, and a classically trained musician. She won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song as one of the co-writers of Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks”. Miri not only bridges the gap between music genres, she is also the Goodwill Ambassador of Music to the United Nations. Miri is also the CEO of the non-for-profit organization Gedenk, which promotes Holocaust awareness and tolerance to young people.

Miri received many accolades over the years including her Grammy Award for the “Best Rap Song”, an “Apollo Legend” by the Apollo theater in New York City, “International Jewish Woman to Watch”, the “Martin Luther King Award” from Israeli President, Shimon Peres, “Remarkable Woman” by First Lady, Michelle Obama, “Girl Up Advocate Award” from the United Nations Foundation, and the “Ellis Island Medal of Honor” by Neco.

The Original “Hip Hop Violinist”

Miri Ben-Ari created her own unique music; a revolutionary fusion of classical, Hip-Hop, soul and dance. She once studied under the late classical master Isaac Stern, and has now helped sell millions of records by collaborating with other Grammy award-winning artists including Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Aventura, Diamond Platnumz, and Armin Van Buuren.

Miri has also been the face of many promotional campaigns, including  Reebok, Vodafone, Pepsi , Coca-Cola and Harman Kardon.

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Miri Ben-Ari is an American Grammy Award-Winning violinist and producer, originally from Israel, who collaborated with many artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Jane Jackson, Tarkan and Armin Van Buuren among others.

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