I’m Michele Chiavarini, a multi-instrumentalist and composer with over 30 years of experience across Pop, Dance, Soul/RnB, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Orchestral and World styles. I work as a composer, songwriter, producer, remixer, session musician, arranger and sound designer, and I regularly write for film, television and advertising. I’m classically trained in piano, guitar, composition, orchestration and conducting, and I’m comfortable in electronic, acoustic and orchestral environments. I’ve collaborated with Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Luciano Pavarotti, Philip Bailey, Seal, Simply Red, Moby, Soul II Soul, Gabrielle, A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire), Lemar and many more. Since 2021 I’ve been a voting member of the Grammys Recording Academy. I regularly score soundtracks for CNN, The Discovery Channel, History Channel and I have created music for numerous advertising campaigns, including Quaker (“Deliciously Ugly”) and other brands. I also produce, arrange and perform across many collaborations, including the dance acts and projects like Daphne & Celeste, The Sunburst Band, Nova Fronteira and more. I’m known for my Latin-inspired productions as Nova Fronteira, and I’ve remixed and collaborated with top DJs and American singers across the globe. In addition to music for TV and film, I continue to work on Netflix projects and other high-profile campaigns.

Michele Chiavarini

I’m Michele Chiavarini, a multi-instrumentalist and composer with over 30 years of experience across Pop, Dance, Soul/RnB, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Orchestral and World styles. I work as a composer, songwriter, producer, remixer, session musician, arranger and sound designer, and I regularly write for film, television and advertising. I’m classically trained in piano, guitar, composition, orchestration and conducting, and I’m comfortable in electronic, acoustic and orchestral environments. I’ve collaborated with Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Luciano Pavarotti, Philip Bailey, Seal, Simply Red, Moby, Soul II Soul, Gabrielle, A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire), Lemar and many more. Since 2021 I’ve been a voting member of the Grammys Recording Academy. I regularly score soundtracks for CNN, The Discovery Channel, History Channel and I have created music for numerous advertising campaigns, including Quaker (“Deliciously Ugly”) and other brands. I also produce, arrange and perform across many collaborations, including the dance acts and projects like Daphne & Celeste, The Sunburst Band, Nova Fronteira and more. I’m known for my Latin-inspired productions as Nova Fronteira, and I’ve remixed and collaborated with top DJs and American singers across the globe. In addition to music for TV and film, I continue to work on Netflix projects and other high-profile campaigns.

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I’m Michele Chiavarini, a multi-instrumentalist and composer with over 30 years of experience across Pop, Dance, Soul/RnB, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Orchestral and World styles. I work as a composer, songwriter, producer, remixer, session musician, arranger and sound designer, and I regularly write for film, television and advertising. I’m classically trained in piano, guitar, composition, orchestration and conducting, and I’m comfortable in electronic, acoustic and orchestral environments. I’ve collaborated with Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Luciano Pavarotti, Philip Bailey, Seal, Simply Red, Moby, Soul II Soul, Gabrielle, A. R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire), Lemar and many more. Since 2021 I’ve been a voting member of the Grammys Recording Academy. I regularly score soundtracks for CNN, The Discovery Channel, History Channel and I have created music for numerous advertising campaigns, including Quaker (“Deliciously Ugly”) and other brands.

I also produce, arrange and perform across many collaborations, including the dance acts and projects like Daphne & Celeste, The Sunburst Band, Nova Fronteira and more. I’m known for my Latin-inspired productions as Nova Fronteira, and I’ve remixed and collaborated with top DJs and American singers across the globe. In addition to music for TV and film, I continue to work on Netflix projects and other high-profile campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Musician - Multi-instrumentalist - Composer - Producer - Arranger - Remixer - Programmer at Universal -
February 26, 2026 - Present
Member at REVIVAL collective
January 1, 2022 - Present
Part of the REVIVAL collective alongside Mousse T, James F Reynolds and Soul Avengerz, contributing to high-profile projects with artists such as Emeli Sande and Jools Holland.
Lead Writer / Composer at The Sunburst Band / Dave Lee
January 1, 2004 - Present
Lead writer on The Sunburst Band albums, contributing keyboards and arranging for brass and strings across multiple releases, including Here Comes The Sunburst Band and related projects.
Self-employed / Freelance Composer & Producer at Nova Fronteira
January 1, 2003 - Present
Latin-influenced productions; The Full Fronteira LP (2003) released on Z Records; Everybody Loves The Sunshine (2012) released on Seamus Haji's Big Love/Quantize.
Producer / Writer at Nova Fronteira / Z Records
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Wrote and produced The Full Fronteira LP, released to critical acclaim, and led Latin-influenced productions under the Nova Fronteira moniker.
Daphne & Celeste – Producer / Writer at Universal / Daphne & Celeste
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Co-created the cheeky Brit-pop duo Daphne & Celeste in the early 2000s, producing 2 UK Top 10 singles and 1 UK Top 20 album; the songs gained syncs in TV series such as Family Guy and numerous advertising campaigns.
Session Musician / Remixer at Various artists & labels
January 1, 2000 - Present
Active session musician and programmer across dance, hip-hop and pop productions; remixer for CeCe Peniston, Melba Moore, Ann Nesby, Barbara Tucker, Byron Stingily, SuSu Bobien, D. Tallman, Kathy Brown, Jarrod Lawson, among others. Collaborated with Dave Lee, DJ Spen, Seamus Haji and a wide network of artists.
Lead Writer / Producer at Jakatta (Ministry of Sound)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
As a principal writer on the Jakatta project Visions, I contributed to three UK Top 10 singles and a top 20 album, shaping a landmark dance-chillout sound.
Music Producer, Composer, Remixer, Session Musician, Arranger, Sound Designer at Independent / Various artists and labels
January 1, 1996 - Present
Over a 30-year career, I’ve collaborated with artists such as Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Luciano Pavarotti, Seal, Moby, and many more. I regularly score for CNN, The Discovery Channel and History Channel, and create music for advertising campaigns for brands including Quaker, Toyota, Enel, Nat West, Berocca, Evian and Heineken. I also write for film and TV, and work as a producer, remixer, and arranger across multiple genres.

Education

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Qualifications

Grammys Recording Academy Voting Member
January 1, 2021 - February 12, 2026
Voting Member, The Recording Academy (Grammys)
January 1, 2021 - March 24, 2026
Grammy Voting Member, Recording Academy
January 1, 2021 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other