Miri Ben-Ari

A Grammy-winning violinist, producer, and entrepreneur who is a "Goodwill Ambassador of Music" to the United Nations and a TED speaker. Originally from Israel, she has created a unique sound that combines classical, hip-hop, and dance music, establishing herself as a musical pioneer. This 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, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Aventura, Fetty Wap, Armin Van Buuren, and Diamond Platnumz. Her album "The Hip Hop Violinist"/ Universal Records features many of these collaborations. Miri Ben-Ari is a trailblazer for future generations of musicians. She is the first and only violinist to win a Grammy in the Hip Hop category and is the only violinist to be featured on hit songs and music videos in hip-hop, Latin, EDM, and Afrobeats music. Her performances include events at the United Nations and the White House. She has received numerous awards, including the Grammy Award for "Best Rap Song," an "Apollo Legend", "International Jewish Woman to Watch", the "Martin Luther King Award" from Israeli President Shimon Peres, "Remarkable Woman" honor from First Lady Michelle Obama, the "Girl Up Advocate Award" from the United Nations Foundation, and the "Ellis Island Medal of Honor."