ABOUT

Mila Maia is a Brazilian flautist, pianist, composer and educator based in Ireland since 2018. Passionate about instrumental music from different parts of the world, her exposure to a variety of genres have shaped her approach to performance and composition, from classical music to Choro, Flamenco, Tango and Traditional Irish Music.

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Mila's recent work includes releases such as Across The Green Ocean, the EP História do Tango, and her latest single, Way To Fiastra. She currently works as a music tutor and serves as pianist-in-residence at Silent Cinema Galway, while actively collaborating with other musicians. She was awarded the Creative Practitioner Bursary by Galway City Council in both 2023 and 2024, supporting her continued exploration of original material.

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Over the past decade, Mila has been involved in the traditional Irish music scene in Brazil by co-founding the band Oran and the digital magazine O Pint Diário, also being a committee member of Comhaltas Brasil. Since living in Ireland, Mila has worked with artists such as Giovani Di Ganzá, Agustina Taborda, Carl Hession, Treo Ensemble, Galway Choro Ensemble, Sonanta Flamenco-Jazz and Baile an Salsa, performing in venues and festivals such as Clifden Arts Festival, Galway International Arts Festival, Culture Night Ireland, Festival Millo Verde (Galicia) and Festival Interceltique de Lorient (Brittany).

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