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Biography
Experience the soothing vocals and relaxing music of singer/songwriter Khalil Madyun. Performing on piano and guitar, he will weave you into his world with catchy lyrics and melodies that stay in your head. John Book from okayplayer.com says in his review of Khalil's self -titled debut EP,  "think of the best elements of Babyface, Me'shell Ndegeocello and Christopher Cross....he's a songwriter whose songs could become this generation's Stevie Wonder or Bernie Taupin". 

Originally from Boston, Khalil has made New York his home and performs both in New York and in the New England area. In New York, he has performed at The Cornelia Street Cafe, Tula Kitchen, Rockwood Music Hall, Waltz-Astoria, The Perch Cafe, 169 Bar, The Triad Theater, The Cutting Room, CBGB's Downstairs Lounge, South Street Seaport and in Bryant Park.  In Boston he has performed at Kennedy's Midtown, All Asia Cafe, and Kells. In Western Massachusetts, he has performed at Mocha Maya's Cafe and Udderly Delicious. Khalil has also done a Borders Cafe mini-tour to Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Showcases/Awards/Accomplishments:
**"Personality" aired on Touch 106.1 FM Boston 2007
**"How Many Ways" is on the compilation CD The Best of The Songwriters Hall of Fame New Writers Showcase vol. 3"
**Sung backing vocals for Susan Tedeschi as a student at Berklee College of Music 's 20th Anniversary Singers Showcase
**IMWS Northeast Semi-finalist 2006
**NY Regional Finalist for New MountainStage New Song Contest
**Graduated Berklee College of Music 2004



Instrumentation
Khalil Madyun- Acoustic Piano/Guitar & Lead Vocals
Ihsaan Madyun-Background Vocals
(2 Additional Background vocalists at select shows)

Discography
Self titled EP- Khalil Madyun

Links
http://www.khalilmadyun.com