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Hip-Hop Violinist Miri Ben-Ari Named Brand Ambassador For Harman Kardon Audio Campaign
(AllHipHop News) Miri Ben-Ari aka “The Hip-Hop Violinist” was recently named brand ambassador for the Harman Kardon “Beautiful Sound” Campaign. Miri Ben-Ari inked a three-year endorsement deal with Harman Kardon, which will include a global marketing campaign. The Hip-Hop Violinist will be featured in print and online advertisements for Harman Kardon, in addition to appearing at several special events for the company. “Miri Ben-Ari is the ideal ambassador for Harman Kardon’s Beautiful Sound message,” said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Chairman, President and CEO of Harmon. “She is an elegant, creative woman with high standards for the unique music she creates. Harman Kardon is synonymous with incredible sound and attractive design, and we are extremely pleased that Ms. Ben-Ari will help us share that message.” Miri Ben-Ari joins a number of celebrities who promote products from Harman Kardon, which owns brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, AKG and Infinity Systems. Last year, Jennifer Lopez was announced as the first “Beautiful Sound” artist, while JBL launched campaigns featuring Maroon 5, Paul McCartney, Tim McGraw and Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman. Miri Ben-Ari just dropped her version of “Silent Night” for the holidays. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0SkIxKrFT0&w=630&h=420]

Hip-Hop Violinist Miri Ben-Ari Performs For President Obama
(AllHipHop News) Violinist Miri Ben-Ari made a high-profile appearance with President Barack Obama last night (June 25) in Boston. The Hip-Hop violinist/producer appeared with President Barack, in support of his campaign for re-election, at the Boston Symphony Hall. “It was a great honor to support President Obama and his vision to move the country forward,” Miri Ben-Ari told AllHipHop.com. “I moved to America from Israel without my family, without money, I hardly spoke English; I had my violin and a dream. Supporting President Obama gives me the chance to support this American dream.” Over 1,800 people attended the fundraiser, where the Israeli-born violinist performed her critically acclaimed selection, “Symphony of Brotherhood” featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Check out President Obama with Miri Ben-Ari aka “The Hip-Hop Violinist.”