Rashila Shahi
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Hi, I am Rashila, an ACCA affiliate who is passionate about the power of words. I love transforming ideas into compelling stories and messages that resonate with audiences.
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A Closer Look at Danielle Hani’s Orchestrational Voice at Ahava Bat 20
When the Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra presented its Ahava Bat 20 program at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the evening included a quiet shift in tone; a new orchestral arrangement by composer and pianist Danielle Hani. The melody was familiar to Jacques Brel’s work, carried into Israeli musical memory through Yossi Banai but the way Hani reframed it invited the audience to hear an old song as if someone had slightly opened a window in a room they knew well.
By Rashila Shahi2 months ago in Beat
JingYuan Li: Composing at the Crossroads of Culture, Story, and Sound
JingYuan Li, also known as John Li, has carved out a distinct space for himself as a composer, orchestrator, and guitarist. His creative range spans film, television, games, and concert stages, where he consistently leaves a mark with his emotionally attuned compositions. Born and raised in China, and later trained in Australia and the United States, Li’s journey reflects a rare combination of cultural depth and professional rigor. From an early age, he showed a strong inclination toward music, dedicating himself to honing his craft.
By Rashila Shahi5 months ago in Beat
Xiaoyi Ying: A Cross-Cultural Composer Crafting Soundscapes That Speak Beyond Borders
Xiaoyi Ying, a versatile composer, arranger, and mixing engineer from China, has built a diverse career across feature films, TV series, game scores, orchestral projects, and original musicals. Combining Eastern musical influences with Western scoring techniques, Ying contributes to a range of formats: feature films, television, games, orchestras, and musical theater.
By Rashila Shahi7 months ago in Beat
Willem Jochems: A Rhythm Driven Journey Across Cultures and Genres
With over 15 years of live performance and studio experience, Willem Jochems has established himself as a versatile drummer and music producer. Born in Geneva, Switzerland where he was shaped by a rich multicultural background, Jochems has built a global career that transcends genre boundaries, conventional expectations and geographic borders. His work across jazz fusion, R&B, pop, funk, and metal reflects both technical skill and adaptability.
By Rashila Shahi7 months ago in Beat
Ilyeob Choo: Navigating Composition, Production, and Musical Innovation
Ilyeob Choo, a South Korean composer and producer, brings together cross-cultural fluency, innovation, and artistic range in his diverse body of work. His portfolio includes music production, global collaborations, and award-winning film scores. From studio sessions in LA to stages in Seoul, his career reflects how music can transcend genres and cultures to support powerful storytelling.
By Rashila Shahi7 months ago in Beat
Ziyuan Yue: A musical fusion of emotion, innovation and heritage
In today’s fast-evolving music scene, few composers stand out quite like Ziyuan Yue, whose diverse work has earned her recognition across cultures and mediums. Proficient in storytelling, Yue’s compositions range from film scores, digital installations, live orchestral works to cross-cultural soundscapes. Her music combines emotional depth with intricate structure, often enhancing how audiences engage with storytelling in film and performance.
By Rashila Shahi7 months ago in Beat
