MILA MAIA
ABOUT
Mila is a multi-genre flautist, pianist, and emerging composer born in Brazil, based in Galway, Ireland. A classically-trained musician from a young age, her roots in the world of classical music serve as the foundation for her artistic exploration, later getting involved and performing instrumental music from different cultures and traditions across Europe and South America.
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. Mila is also pursuing a degree of MA in Composition and Creative Music Practice at the Irish World Academy, University of Limerick
In 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).