Ari & Mia, an acclaimed sisters strings duo, will perform at the Old Ship Church in Hingham, Massachusetts, on Thursday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Hingham Music Parents Association.
As noted in the duo’s performance biography, their music has been described as “strikingly beautiful, distinctive and exhilarating, with expressive vocals that will find a way into hearts and minds” (No Depression). Ari & Mia reference the styles of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music and the early American songbook to create a realm where their own compositions cross paths with older traditions. Their stylish and sophisticated music honors the sounds of Appalachian cottages, rural dance floors, and urban concert halls. Combine this with their innovative approach to songwriting and the result is a captivating sound.
Since 2008 the sisters have toured all across the U.S and Australia and are both graduates of New England Conservatory's cutting edge Contemporary Improvisation department. They've performed alongside Sarah Jarosz, opened for the likes of Cheryl Wheeler and Catie Curtis, and played at venues such as Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival's Mainstage Emerging Artist Showcase, Club Passim, the Parlor Room, New Bedford Folk Festival, and Jordan Hall. Both award winning songwriters, Mia’s song “Across the Water” won the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the folk category, and Ari's song "Old Man" was a semi-finalist for the 2016 International Songwriting Competition. Their new album, “Sew the City,” released on March 1, 2019, was premiered on Billboard Magazine and has been met with critical acclaim. Their previous three albums—”Out of Stone,” "Land on Shore," and "Unruly Heart"—ranked high on the national folk radio charts.
The Hingham Music Parents Association (HMPA) supports music education in the Hingham public schools. The HMPA, with the assistance of Hingham High School orchestra director, Phaedre Sassano, is delighted to bring Ari & Mia to the South Shore.