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Mike Massy (Arabic: مايك ماسي‎‎) (born March 31, 1982), is a Lebanese Singer, Songwriter, Film Score Composer, Performer and Actor.

Despite his young career, Mike Massy is noted for his vocal and pianistic distinctiveness, and intuitive talent. He revisits the Lebanese Oriental music, proposing a unique fusion between the passion for Andalusia, baroque harmonies, and jazz rhythms.

Biography
With Middle-Eastern roots, and hungry for the harmonious elegance of the West, Mike Massy, Murex d’Or award winner, is noted for his vocal and pianistic distinctiveness, and intuitive talent. He revisits the Lebanese Oriental music, proposing a unique fusion between the passion for Andalusia, Baroque harmonies, and Jazz rhythms.

Songwriter, film score composer, performer and actor, from the Phoenician town of Anfeh - Lebanon, Mike Massy was born on the 31st of March 1982, and grew up fascinated by the inimitable voice of Feyrouz, the nostalgic melodies of Zaki Nassif, and the poetry and authenticity of Brel and Aznavour texts.

Despite the unstable situation in Lebanon, he started piano courses at the age of nine. In 1996 he joined the National High Conservatory of Music. At the age of seventeen, he learned Arabic Opera; his musical curiosity led him to explore the “Mouwachahat”, as well as Oriental and Occidental singing, along with his classical piano education.In 2001, his passion for theatre led him to join the Faculty of Fine Arts where he obtained his degree in Drama. Simultaneously, for 10 years he followed Jazz Ballet dancing courses at a well-reputed dance school, Arabesque, eventually joining its acclaimed troupe. His talent as an actor was soon noticed by both film-makers and directors. That’s how he was offered many roles in TV series, TV films, short films, plays and musicals.

As a multitalented artist, a pianist, and an outstanding singer, Mike Massy has collaborated with the most important artists in the Lebanese and Middle Eastern music scene. From Lebanon to Egypt, Syria to Abu Dhabi, Algeria to Morocco, and from the Netherlands to Italy through Belgium, Bulgaria, New York, Washington. Mike Massy has participated in renowned festivals, performed in prestigious halls, gave lectures in distinguished universities and toured with internationally known musicians and artists.

Naseej; 2014
A musical journey From East to West, Medieval to Andalusian, Ancient to Contemporary, with a SUFI SOUL. Mike Massy- Sary & Ayad Khalife - three composers in one project Naseej will be out on August 7th, 2014 at Zouk Mikael International Festival Amphitheater where Naseej World Premiere will take place.

Tannoura Maxi; 2012
He wrote the original soundtrack of Joe Bou Eid’s controversial feature film “Tannoura Maxi”.

Ya Zaman; 2011
Mike Massy released his first official album “Ya Zaman” in November 2011, which won him a Murex d’Or for innovation in music.

ila ssama atba’ouka; 2003
Eclectic in his musical choices, in 2003 Mike Massy released his first album of spiritual hymns “ila ssama atba’ouka”. In 2003.

Itsy Bitsy Spider; 2008
He composed the music of the documentary “Itsy Bitsy Spider” by Tanya Nasr.

Awards
Murex d’Or for innovation in music, 2012

Live Concerts

 * 07.08.14 – Naseej World premiere will take place at the Zouk Mikael International Festival Amphitheater, Lebanon.
 * 11.03.14 – Stanford University, California, USA.
 * 07.03.14 – Spectrum Theatre, Washington D.C., USA.
 * 01.02.14 – Forum de Beyrouth, One Lebanon, Lebanon.
 * 15.11.13 – Lincoln Center (Performing w/ Vlada Tomova)-New York, USA.
 * 14.11.13 – Lincoln Center (Performing w/ Vlada Tomova)-New York, USA.
 * 13.11.13 – Lincoln Center (Performing w/ Vlada Tomova)-New York, USA.
 * 06.10.13 – National Palace of Culture, Studio 5 (with Vlada Tomova) – Sofia, Bulgaria.
 * 10.08.13 – Batroun International Festival – Batroun, Lebanon.
 * 25.04.13 – Merkin Concert Hall – New York City, USA.
 * 17.09.12 – Mishkal Festival, Al Madina Theater, Beirut, Lebanon.
 * 09.08.12 – Douma Festival, Douma, Lebanon.
 * 28.07.12 – Anfeh Festival, Anfeh, Lebanon.
 * 17.05.12 – Arab short film festival, Al Madina Theater, Beirut, Lebanon.
 * 17.02.12 – Sainte Famille School, Jounieh, Lebanon.