Since winning his first competition at the age of thirteen, Pakistani-born guitar virtuoso and composer Mir Ali has been described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as “an exceptional nylon string guitarist,» as «mesmerizing and hypnotic» by National Public Radio, and as “innovative and eclectic” by Soundboard magazine.
Ali has written music for movies, theater, radio, television commercials, and most recently for the documentary «Roots and Branches,» which won the “Award of Excellence” from the prestigious Film dvisory Board in Hollywood. His recent tours include performances and master classes in India, Romania, Spain, Italy, and Canada. Mir is active as an adjudicator and clinician at prestigious guitar competitions and festivals in the United States and abroad. His publications are available through Mel Bay and Clear Note Publications.
Mir serves as Director of the Amherst School of Guitar and has been President of the Buffalo Guitar Society and Artistic Director of the Rantucci International Guitar Festival and Competition for the past 15 years: www.rantuccifestival.com He spends his time equally between Buffalo, NY and Pittsburgh, PA. Mir is represented by Performing Arts Management by special arrangement with Leona Zachary. www.mir-ali.com