Fiidla

FIIDLA is a London born-NYC raised virtuoso, who plays 10 instruments, especially 1 very funky 5 string violin. A former member of Spaceman Sun Ra's - Arkestra, Fiidla spent time fronting the pop group Surface, and playing on Hip-Hop tracks like "Hip-Hop for Respect" from Raucus Records, Talib Kweli's "For Women" and Common's "Sun God". Forming his own band, "Chocolate Wireworks", he draws on his love of Soul and R&B, and used his extensive Jazz, Classical and Indian Training. A youthful master - Fiidla's 4 octave range voice and incredible musicianship, always take the music to the next level. In one show, FIIDLA sings, dances, and plays his audience through an amazing journey.

The Music

World-Soul, a mixture of World (Indian, Reggae, African) and Soul (Blues, R&B, Jazz) features funky grooves, (lush harmonies and exotic melodies).

The Band

FIIDLA and the Chocolate Wireworks ... one part Parliament Funkadelic and one part Earth, Wind and Fire, features vocalists, dancers, and a 5 pc. string section. If you miss live strings, this is a must see.

Travels

As a guest artist, side man, opening act, and recording artist, FIIDLA, had worked with Mary J. Blige, Santana, Teena Marie, Lil' Kim, Celine Dion, Stanley Jordan, Stanley Clark, Talib Kweli, Wyclef Jean, Farnesworth Bentley, Glen Jones, City High, Surface, Dave Hollister, Aaries, Jill Scott, Jazzfatnastees, Odysey, Olivia, Curtis Chambers, Mario, Elijah, Chante Nicole, Lana, The Blue Notes, Billie Paul, Teddy Pendergrass and Bill Jolly. Consultant for - Divas 111, MTV's 25th Anniversary, BET's Stevie Wonder Walk of Fame, Self Magazine, VH1's The Fabulous Life of Lil Kim.

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