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Farid Ben Miles

Award Winner Musician / 20 years experience
World Music / Fingerstyle Guitar / Folk-Roots-Blues
[FRA/ALG/D]

[EN] Farid Ben Miles, a globetrotter in the field of fingerstyle guitar, combines flamenco, jazz and blues with influences from Arabic and European music culture. Often compared to masters such as Andy McKee, John Butler and Rodrigo y Gabriela, Farid's music invites you to dream of faraway lands. It takes you on a soulful journey through Asia, North Africa, Europe and beyond.

[DE] Farid Ben Miles, ein Weltenbummler auf dem Gebiet der Fingerstyle-Gitarre, verbindet Flamenco, Jazz und Blues mit Einflüssen aus der arabischen und europäischen Musikkultur. Oft mit Meistern wie Andy McKee, John Butler und Rodrigo y Gabriela verglichen, lädt Farids Musik zum Träumen von fernen Ländern ein. Sie entführt dich auf eine einfühlsame Reise durch Asien, Nordafrika, Europa und darüber hinaus.

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A "Travel by Ear" Experience
Solo Virtuoso Performance / Family-friendly / Narrative Instrumental Act
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Act of 1 Set (up to 1h) or 2 Sets (45 Min each)
A beautiful musical journey through the world - heartful songs, guitar virtuosity and stories of a globetrotter.
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From Summer 2025
1 Set of 1h30 and 3 Sets of 45 Min each // New songs, New Videos, New Record

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Farid Ben Miles

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Farid

[EN] Farid Ben Miles is a captivating fingerstyle guitarist whose music embodies his rich cultural heritage and extensive global experiences. Raised in the suburbs of Paris by Algerian parents, Farid's upbringing was infused with the vibrant rhythms of North Africa and the enchanting melodies of the Mediterranean.

Having pursued an engineering degree where he explored the nuances of the electric guitar, Farid embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery, traversing continents with just a backpack and his guitar. Today, Farid's music transcends boundaries, weaving narratives of love, loss, and longing, inviting listeners on an emotive journey through uncharted territories.

Inspired by musical luminaries such as Andy McKee, John Butler, and Rodrigo y Gabriela, Farid has cultivated a distinctive style blending elements of Flamenco and Blues with influences from Arab and European traditions.

As a performer, Farid captivates audiences with his soul-stirring melodies and intricate fingerstyle technique, transporting them to distant realms with each note. With a diverse repertoire spanning continents and genres, Farid Ben Miles is a versatile artist whose music celebrates cultural diversity and fosters unity among audiences worldwide.

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20 Years Experience as a Pro Musician
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[2023] WeinBerg KulTour (DE)
[2023] Dresdner Miniaturen - Groovestation (DE)
[2022] Short Film Music Composition - Jury Preis (DE)
[2021] Deutscher Allergiekongress (DE)
[2019] Rudolstadt Festival (DE)
[2018] Special Fan Concert - La Bellevilloise (FRA)
[2017-2019] Zorro, das Musical - Landesbühnen Sachsen (DE)
[2017] Palais Sommer Festsival (DE)
[2017] Sound of Dresden - Public Price (DE)
[2016] Palais Sommer Festsival (DE)
[2016] TEDx Performance Dresden (DE)
[2016] Going Overseas - Release Tour (Europe)
[2013-2017] Globetrotter (Worlwide)
[2004-2013] Works as side guitarist (FRA)
[1992] Start of the Guitar Journey (FRA)

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"Going Overseas" (CD #1)

www.faridbenmiles.bandcamp.com/album/going-overseas

"Distant Lights" (DEMOS - CD #2)

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Press // Dresdner schmalfilmtage
Mai 8, 2023

Dresdner Miniaturen // Review von Dredner Magazin

"Die Pausenunterhaltung übernahm Akustik-Gitarrist Farid Ben Miles mit seiner Gitarre. Mit seinen Instrumentalstücken entführte er das Publikum in die warmen Sommertage seiner Kindheit in Paris und gab musikalische Interpretationen seiner Reisen um den Globus zum Besten. "

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Press // Dresdner schmalfilmtage
Juli 9, 2022

Dresdner Schmalfilmtage // Jurypreis

"Es wurde wieder live vertont und war das schön! Vor vollem Haus räumte Farid Ben Miles mit der Vertonung des Films „Hochofen“ den Jurypreis ab. Der Gitarrist hat nach Meinung der Jury aus Annett Groh, Florian Hohmann und Christian „Lasse“ Brähler die beste Stimmung zum Film erzeugt und Bild und Ton hervorragend vereint. Mit seinen ruhigen und stimmungsvollen Klängen ließ Miles den Hochofen in der Motorenhalle heiß laufen."

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Press // Sound of Dresden
March 24, 2017

Sound of Dresden // Public Award Winner

"Farid Ben Miles. Der aus Frankreich stammende Instrumental-Gitarrist hat die Welt bereist und zu einer ganz eigenen musikalischen Sprache gefunden, die sich aus vielen Quellen speist; afrikanischen, europäischen, amerikanischen. Weltmusik im besten Sinne also, aber doch so markant und mitreißend, dass er zum Publikumsliebling avancierte."

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Press // Hey Dresden
April 21, 2016

Review of Farid Ben Miles' 1st concert

Durch bewusst gesetzte Rhythmen spielte er sich mit „Cinematic World Fingerstyle“ in die Herzen der Besucher. Farid Ben Miles entführte uns mit seinen fabelhaften Akustik-Kompositionen in eine Welt, wo wir träumend und friedlich unseren Gedanken freien Lauf ließen. Vom Orient bis nach Neuseeland, von Paris bis in die Elbflorenz, vom Takka-Tukka-Abenteuerland bis hin zur unendlichen Geschichte — dem Träumenden und der Fantasie waren keine Grenzen gesetzt.

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Press // WDR
Dec 10, 2016

WDR TV Promotion

Selection of Farid Ben Miles' concert in Essen by WDR, German public TV channel.

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Performances

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My music is the result of the fundamental lessons drawn from my life which I share with jubilation. Since my first performance at a little contest won in Dresden, I’ve had the chance to appear in very different situations: from living room concerts to festivals with over 500 people and from 10 minutes to 4 hours concerts.
The simple use of an acoustic guitar, the virtuosic act with this same instrument, the tale of the stories behind each song, the fusion of musical genres, and the wide repertoire mixing compositions and covers are, I believe, a part of what allowed me to adapt myself in many live scenarios. You will find here a non-exhaustive list but representative of the panel of performances I have been able to realize.

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Performances List

(non-exhaustive)

WeinBerg KulTour

  • Radebeul, Germany // 15 Oktober 2023

Groovestation - Dresdner Miniaturen

  • Dresden, Germany // 7 Mai 2023

Political Art Days

  • Dresden, Germany // 9 September 2022

Schmalfilmtage Livevertonungswettbewerb

  • Dresden, Germany // 8 July 2022

Deutscher Allergiekongress

  • Dresden, Germany // 30 September 2021

Jazzclub Tonne

  • Dresden, Germany // 12 September 2019

Rudolstadt Festival

  • Rudolstadt, Germany // 6 & 7 July 2019

Staatsschauspiel Dresden

  • Dresden, Germany // 25 February 2019

La Bellevilloise

  • Paris, France // 26 October 2018

Reelport

  • Berlin // 13 September 2018

Kukulida

  • Dresden // 5 September 2018

JazzTage Dresden

  • Dresden // 22 August 2018

Mosh'air Festival

  • Fraureuth // 23 June 2018

Support - Paula & Karol Tour

  • Leipzig, Dresden // 4-6 October 2017

Poland Tour

  • Krakow, Rzeszow, Siedlce, Warsaw // 21-25 September 2017

Corso Leopold Street Festival

  • Munich // Saturday 9 September 2017

Palais Sommer Festival

  • Dresden // Friday 18 August 2017

La Libertad Festival

  • Döbeln // Friday 14 July 2017

Neue Sächsische Galerie Museum

  • Chemnitz // Tuesday 13 June 2017

OstPol (MusicMatch Festival)

  • Dresden // Friday 21 April 2017

Flatted Fifth (Workshop & Concert)

  • Fürth // Saturday 25 March 2017

German Tour 2016

  • Berlin, Leipzig, Köln, Essen, Solingen, Magdeburg, Dresden // 23 Nov - 13 December 2016

Palais Sommer Festival

  • Dresden // Friday 19 August 2016

Backstage Festival

  • Munich // Saturday 6 August 2016