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Mila Dores was born in Porto, Portugal, where from the tender age of 6 years old, she studied  classical piano and singing. 
While a student at Leeds College of Music, she studied under, and was mentored by Matthew Bourne and Christophe de Bezenac (Trio VD), among many others and Northern Indian classical singer Pandit Kaushiki Chakrabati.
Mila started her work at the studying traditional jazz. This quickly led her into exploring the avant-garde and experimental approach of the genre as well as contemporary classical music and extended vocal techniques. 
In parallel to the jazz studies at Leeds College of Music she explored and pursued her interest in improvisation techniques, composition and Hindustani Music. 
After graduating from the jazz degree at Leeds College of Music in 2009 she was acclaimed 'upcoming jazz musician of the year' by Jazz Yorkshire, entering their promotion and support scheme for new artists, the ''Futures Scheme'' where she received a bursary for composition and time in the studio to record her music.
Also in 2009 Mila stepped in last minute for Norma Winstone for a performance of Kenny Wheeler's ''Sweet Time Suite'' with the Leeds College of Music Contemporary big band and Kenny Wheeler himself.
Mila lives now in her home country, Portugal where she is singing with local musicians and touring.

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