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Hi, I'm Midian Almeida. I'm a Brazilian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and broadcaster with a 30-year career of performing at festivals, pubs, studios, and radio across Brazil, South America, Europe, and the UAE. Since settling in the UAE in 2015, I've been a resident performer in Dubai's hotel and events scene, from Atlantis to Burj Al Arab, and I had the honor of singing at Expo 2020 in multiple pavilions. I sing in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, with a versatile repertoire that includes pop, rock, reggae, dance, bossa nova, axé and samba. I use back tracks or acoustic vibes depending on the event.…Hi, I'm Midian Almeida. I'm a Brazilian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and broadcaster with a 30-year career of performing at festivals, pubs, studios, and radio across Brazil, South America, Europe, and the UAE. Since settling in the UAE in 2015, I've been a resident performer in Dubai's hotel and events scene, from Atlantis to Burj Al Arab, and I had the honor of singing at Expo 2020 in multiple pavilions. I sing in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, with a versatile repertoire that includes pop, rock, reggae, dance, bossa nova, axé and samba. I use back tracks or acoustic vibes depending on the event.

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Hi, I'm Midian Almeida. I'm a Brazilian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and broadcaster with a 30-year career of performing at festivals, pubs, studios, and radio across Brazil, South America, Europe, and the UAE. Since settling in the UAE in 2015, I've been a resident performer in Dubai's hotel and events scene, from Atlantis to Burj Al Arab, and I had the honor of singing at Expo 2020 in multiple pavilions. I sing in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, with a versatile repertoire that includes pop, rock, reggae, dance, bossa nova, axé and samba. I use back tracks or acoustic vibes depending on the event.…Hi, I'm Midian Almeida. I'm a Brazilian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and broadcaster with a 30-year career of performing at festivals, pubs, studios, and radio across Brazil, South America, Europe, and the UAE. Since settling in the UAE in 2015, I've been a resident performer in Dubai's hotel and events scene, from Atlantis to Burj Al Arab, and I had the honor of singing at Expo 2020 in multiple pavilions. I sing in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, with a versatile repertoire that includes pop, rock, reggae, dance, bossa nova, axé and samba. I use back tracks or acoustic vibes depending on the event.

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Hi, I’m Midian Almeida. I’m a Brazilian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and broadcaster with a 30-year career of performing at festivals, pubs, studios, and radio across Brazil, South America, Europe, and the UAE.

Since settling in the UAE in 2015, I’ve been a resident performer in Dubai’s hotel and events scene, from Atlantis to Burj Al Arab, and I had the honor of singing at Expo 2020 in multiple pavilions. I sing in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, with a versatile repertoire that includes pop, rock, reggae, dance, bossa nova, axé and samba. I use back tracks or acoustic vibes depending on the event.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Singer and Guitarist at Independent musician / Various venues (Brazil, UAE)

January 1, 1993 - Present

Performer since 1993; extensive experience in live performance, studio jingles and broadcasting; worked with Brazilian producers and agencies; international stage experience across South America, Europe and the UAE.

Resident Singer at Lana Lusa Portuguese Restaurant (Dubai)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Resident singer for four years at Lana Lusa Portuguese Restaurant in Dubai.

Resident Singer at Tasca by Jose Avillez, Mandarin Oriental Dubai

January 1, 2023 - Present

Resident singer at Tasca by Jose Avillez, a Michelin-star Portuguese contemporary restaurant in Dubai.

Performer at Expo 2020 Dubai

March 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025

Big concerts at AL WASL STAGE and Dubai Millennium Amphitheater; performances at Brazil Pavilion, Malaysia Pavilion, Angola Pavilion, India Pavilion and The Bowl Stage.

Performer at Al Ain Music Festival

December 31, 2017 - October 13, 2025

Performed at Al Ain Music Festival (2017 edition).

Performer at Al Ain Music Festival

December 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Performed at Al Ain Music Festival (2019 edition).

Performer at Arab Fashion Week

January 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Line up performance at Arab Fashion Week 2019 (Dubai).

Performer at Fête de La Musique

June 21, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Line-up performance during Fête de La Musique 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

Singer and Guitarist (Freelance) at Self-employed / Independent Artist

January 1, 1993 - Present

Started a musical career in 1993 performing at festivals, pubs, and events with a diverse repertoire in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese; uses back tracks or acoustic sets; has global performing experience across South America, Europe and UAE.

Jingle Producer / Voice Artist at Various Producers & Agencies (Brazil)

December 31, 2013 - October 13, 2025

20 years of recording commercial jingles and advertisements for producers and agencies across Brazil.

Broadcaster (Radio) at South Brazil Radio

December 31, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Broadcaster on radios in South Brazil.

Performer – Expo 2020 Dubai at Expo 2020 Dubai (Brazil Pavilion, Malaysia Pavilion, Angola Pavilion, India Pavilion, The Bowl Stage)

March 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025

Big concerts at AL WASL STAGE and Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre and at multiple pavilions during Expo 2020 Dubai.

Performer – Fête de La Musique 2019 at Abu Dhabi, UAE

June 21, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Line up in Fête de La Musique 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

Performer – Arab Fashion Week 2019 at Dubai, UAE

October 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Line up in Arab Fashion Week 2019 (Dubai).

Singer / Live Performer at Various Hotels and Venues (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Performed at Atlantis, Kempinski, Burj Al Arab, Hilton JBR, Ramada Plaza (Fogueira Restaurant), Conrad, Grand Hyatt in Dubai, Westin and Beach Rotana in Abu Dhabi, Rugby Club, Mercure Jebel Hafeet Hotel, Danat Resort, Mc Gettigan's Al Ain, and Aloft Marriott in Al Ain; eight years of performances across UAE.

Singer, Guitarist, Broadcaster at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 1993 - Present

Started in 1993 performing at music festivals and pubs; spent two decades recording commercial jingles for producers and agencies across Brazil; worked as a broadcaster on radio in South Brazil; 30-year career performing and recording across multiple countries.

Resident Singer at Tasqa by Jose Avillez (Mandarin Oriental Dubai)

January 1, 2015 - Present

Resident singer at a Michelin-star Portuguese contemporary restaurant in Dubai; performs with guitar and backing tracks; part of ongoing UAE residency since 2015.

Performer at Al Ain Music Festival

December 31, 2017 - October 13, 2025

Performed at Al Ain Music Festival in 2017.

Performer at Al Ain Music Festival

December 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Performed at Al Ain Music Festival in 2019.

Performer at Arab Fashion Week (Dubai)

December 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Lineup in Arab Fashion Week 2019 (Dubai).

Line-up Performer at Fête de La Musique (Abu Dhabi) 2019

June 21, 2019 - October 13, 2025

Line-up in Fête de La Musique 2019 in Abu Dhabi.

Singer at Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace

April 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025

First Brazilian to sing at Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace, in front of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Emirati authorities, and the Brazilian President Lula da Silva in April 2023.

Resident Singer / Guitarist at Tasca by Jose Avillez, Mandarin Oriental Dubai

January 1, 2015 - Present

Resident singer and guitarist in Dubai since 2015, performing at high-profile venues and events, including Expo 2020's AL WASL STAGE, Dubai Millennium Amphitheater and pavilions; repertoire includes English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese songs across pop, rock, reggae, dance, bossa nova, axé and samba; available with back tracks or acoustic setup.

Freelance Singer / Jingle Producer / Broadcaster at Various Producers and Agencies; South Brazil Radio

January 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025

Over 20 years of recording commercial jingles and advertisements for producers and agencies across Brazil; radio broadcaster in South Brazil; performed at festivals and pubs early in career.