Dimitris Mahlis is a multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles.  Since coming to LA, Dimitris’ skills on oud, guitar and other stringed instruments have led him into a rich variety of performing and recording experiences with some of the best domestic and international artists in the Los Angeles area. Dimitris received training in both Western and Eastern musical systems, at the Berklee College of music in Boston, later Oud and makam Studies in Istanbul Turkey With Master Necati Celik. Dimitris’s playing style on multiple instruments has been described as Earthy, poetic, soulful and original. His compositions have set a standard for cross cultural pollination. Some recording credits include the Oscar winning film “Argo” With composer Alexander Desplat. “Huun Huur Tu” with Carmen Rizzo, “Vino” with Robi Draco Rosa, “O Samanos” Dionisis Savopoulo-Thanasis Papakonstantinou. Dimitris also composed the music for the recent short film ” Coffee and Sugar” and is featured on the soundtrack of the recent films”The Angel” “The Algerian” and others. Dimitris has performed and toured throughout the world with artists such as Perla Batalla, A.R.Rahman, Axiom of Choice, Ebi Hamedi, Dionisis Savopoulos, Niyaz, Freddie Hubbard, Thanasis Papakonstantinou, Kevyn Lettau, Russell Ferrante and others. He composed & created 6 albums of original music. His current project ,the Dimitris Mahlis trio, will be releasing its debut album in April 2026.