Milen Slavov
- Music Department
Milen Slavov was born in the Thrace region of Bulgaria and grew up in
the native musical and cultural traditions. Milen began playing piano
accordion at the age of seven and performing on stage at 8. Slavov
studied music professionally and began composing/arranging at 16, and
producing at 24. His drive within and the need to express himself
through music made him start looking for various opportunities - from
touring, teaching, composing and producing to the decision of
completely changing his life by moving to another country.
Slavov has lived in the United States since 1997. In 2000 the U.S. government awarded him permanent residency as an "Artist of Extraordinary Ability". Milen has extensively performed, composed, produced, and taught throughout the United States, and has received numerous awards for his work.
Composer Slavov conveys his own musical style fusing traditional and contemporary, acoustic and digital instruments, exotic vocals, eclectic styles, virtuosic and lyrical passages, and improvisation. Milen composes original music specializing in world music/fusion and musical expressions supporting a story, moods, and characters reflecting human nature.
Performer Milen is a master piano accordionist. He performs original music in traditional and contemporary styles and world music fusion. Slavov's music is influenced by a Bulgarian/Balkan/Eastern-European heritage interwoven with Western life experience. His performances often fuse fiery passages, lyrical motifs, dazzling improvisation, odd meters, and melodies with no rhythm.
Producer Milen has produced world music and world music cultural events promoting the preservation of folk traditions and encouraging and embracing the exploration of high-quality world fusion musical innovation. Slavov has developed a music production philosophy with a universal scope surpassing borders and nationality.
Slavov has lived in the United States since 1997. In 2000 the U.S. government awarded him permanent residency as an "Artist of Extraordinary Ability". Milen has extensively performed, composed, produced, and taught throughout the United States, and has received numerous awards for his work.
Composer Slavov conveys his own musical style fusing traditional and contemporary, acoustic and digital instruments, exotic vocals, eclectic styles, virtuosic and lyrical passages, and improvisation. Milen composes original music specializing in world music/fusion and musical expressions supporting a story, moods, and characters reflecting human nature.
Performer Milen is a master piano accordionist. He performs original music in traditional and contemporary styles and world music fusion. Slavov's music is influenced by a Bulgarian/Balkan/Eastern-European heritage interwoven with Western life experience. His performances often fuse fiery passages, lyrical motifs, dazzling improvisation, odd meters, and melodies with no rhythm.
Producer Milen has produced world music and world music cultural events promoting the preservation of folk traditions and encouraging and embracing the exploration of high-quality world fusion musical innovation. Slavov has developed a music production philosophy with a universal scope surpassing borders and nationality.