Yasmine Azaiez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yasmine Azaiez
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Yasmine Azaiez on stage at the Medina Festival in Tunis in 2016
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| Born | 16 October 1988 London, England |
| Genres | Jazz, Contemporary, Electronic, Oriental |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actress, composer, singer |
| Instruments | Violin |
Yasmine Azaiez (born 16 October 1988) is a talented violinist. She was born in London, England, but her family is from Tunisia. Today, she lives in Tunisia. Yasmine is known for her amazing violin playing, her music, and even for acting in movies.
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Becoming a Musician
Yasmine started playing the violin when she was very young, just four years old! She loved music from the start.
Early Training
When Yasmine was eight, she got into a special music school called the Yehudi Menuhin School in England. This school is famous for training young musicians.
She began performing on stage when she was about eleven. At seventeen, she won second place in a big competition called the "Young Musician of the Year Competition." Judges from the Royal College of Music were very impressed by her talent. They said she was professional and had a great stage presence. She studied at this school until 2008.
Studying in America
After high school, Yasmine moved to the United States. She earned a spot at the New England Conservatory in Boston. This is another very respected music school.
In 2010, she was even put on the Dean's honor roll for her excellent work. That same year, she was one of only nine finalists in a worldwide violin competition in Sydney, Australia. She proudly represented Africa and the Middle East in this global event.
Yasmine's Music and Shows
Yasmine has created several music albums. She also performs in many concerts around the world.
Her Albums
Yasmine has released several albums, each with its own unique sound.
Fusion
Her album Fusion was recorded in the United States. For this album, Yasmine worked with other musicians. They included a keyboardist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, percussionist, and saxophonist.
The 'Jazz' Album
The 'Jazz' Album came out on 13 November 2014. It features several songs:
- Ode to Evan
- Ode to Joe Morris
- Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair
- Ode to Self
- Epistrophy
- Ode to Cecil Taylor
After You Go
Yasmine was featured on the song After You Go. This song was released by The Wig & Panooc on 10 June 2017.
African Jasmine
On 20 January 2020, Yasmine released a new album called African Jasmine. This album was recorded live and brings new sounds and rhythms from the African continent.
The album has five songs:
- Africa
- Ble Bik
- Blacker the Flower
- Leila
- African Jasmine
Music Videos
Yasmine has also made music videos for two of her songs: Neon Balloons and Fabulous.
Concerts Around the World
Yasmine has played her violin at many famous places with well-known orchestras and musicians.
Classical Performances
She has performed as a classical violinist at places like the Royal Albert Hall with Evgeny Kissin. She also played at The Merchant Taylors Hall with Sarah Chang, and the Sheldonian Theatre with Andras Schiff.
She has also been a featured soloist with orchestras like the Westminster Philharmonic and the Lebanese Symphony Orchestra.
Working with Other Artists
Yasmine is also great at improvising music, which means making it up on the spot. This skill has allowed her to work with many famous artists. She has played with Naseer Shamma at the Cairo Opera House and Joe Morris at the Bimhuis. She also performed with Kinan Azmeh at the Royal Opera House in Muscat.
Masterclasses
Yasmine has also shared her knowledge by performing in masterclasses. These are special classes where an expert teaches or performs for students. She performed for Elvis Costello in 2013. She has also given masterclasses at the Royal Opera House of Oman and MIT in Massachusetts.
Yasmine in Movies
Yasmine is not just a musician; she's also an actress!
In 2011, she starred in a movie called Tunisians Stories. She played one of the main characters, Shams. Not only did she act, but Yasmine also wrote the music for the film! The movie was shown at film festivals all over the world, including the famous Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
The Yasmine Azaiez Academy
Yasmine cares about helping young musicians. She started a project in Tunisia where she mentors a group of students.
The goal of her academy is to inspire young musicians. She wants to help them become great soloists and orchestra players, both in Tunisia and around the world. The students in her academy are even getting ready to perform in Yasmine's future concerts.
The Academy also hopes to show what amazing things can be done in music, even with limited money. It's all about passion and hard work!
