Category: Art / Culture

Originally from North Jersey, and daughter to Brazilian immigrants, Lily Lyon was inspired in both her parents’ pursuit of the American Dream as well as the diverse music she grew up around. She started a band at the young age of 11 with her best friends and those 10 years were formative for her as an artist and songwriter.

Carioca and a native from Nova Iguacu, state of Rio, drummer and singer Elielson Vasconcelos started playing the drums at the age of 14 at the church he used to go with his family. He started playing professionally at the age of 21 when he recorded his first CD

Born and raised in the South region of Brazil, the guitarist, composer and producer Roberto Montero arrived in the U.S. in 1998 to study music with visionary guitarist Frank Gambale, Bill Fowler and others

The versatile Brazilian-American hip-hop singer-songwriter, and also a realtor, are based in Los Angeles and was heavily inspired by the powerful message of icons like Bob Marley and 2Pac. Gio’s lyrics are one subtle soulful mix of genres.