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Lilli Elina is a London based pianist, percussionist, bassist and vocalist, specialising in both folkloric and modern styles of Cuban and Latin American music. Lilli studied Music at SOAS University of London, and now plays, teaches, composes and arranges professionally at concerts, festivals, parties and events around London, the UK and internationally.
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Recording credits 2016-2017
Penya - Beat Your Demon EP (2017, On The Corner Records) vocals
London Lucumi Choir - Moyuba Baba, Moyuba Yeye Album (2017, Movimientos Records) vocals
Mulele Matondo Africa & Simo Langnawi - Afrique C’est Chic (2016) percussion and backing vocals
Penya - Acelere EP (2016, On The Corner Records) percussion, backing vocals
Magnus PI - Penya Investigations EP (2016, On The Corner Records) vocals
London Lucumi Choir - Lullaby For Naila Album (2016) piano, backing vocals
Diaspora album (unreleased 2016-2017) percussion, backing vocals
Mango - Cafe Tostado (unreleased 2017) bass, percussion, backing vocals
Education
2011 Master of Music (MMus) Performance
SOAS University of London
Latin piano and percussion
2009 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Music
SOAS University of London
Live
Penya
Barrio 6
Salseology
Grupo X
Combo Yanze
Diaspora
George Peguero Band
Guerrera
Bachata City
4 Esquinas
Dispersion Latina
Latin Explosion
Salsabor
Latin Mafia
Nana y la Esencia
Cubanaires
Wara
Orquesta Estelar
Luisa
London Lucumi Choir
Atrevida
La Cuba Ritmo
Piki Bosch
London Latin All Stars
Repercussion
New Guardz
Awards
Two-time LUKAS Awards Winner (Salsa Act of the Year 2011 & 2012)
GSD Media & Latin American Music Awards 2011 - UK Best Latin Band
Professional Membership
Musician's Union
Lilli Elina pianist, percussionist, bassist, vocalist. +44-7957-483251