.:Lilla:.

Its an exciting time for Lilla. One week after graduating from Berklee College of
Music, she released her second self-produced album, The Awakening. Over the
summer she toured throughout the US, appeared on festival main stages on both
coasts, and this fall she was the opener for Mos Def on his tour.

Lilla has played from Kingston, Jamaica to Beijing, China, working with an
impressive array of artists, including Ciara, Damian & Stephen Marley, Talib Kweli,
Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, the Wu-Tang Clan, Michael Franti &
Spearhead, Annie Lennox, Willie Nelson, Carole King, Kenny G and Boyz II Men.
Backed by her hard-hitting band and armed with a collection of soulful original
tunes, few modern performers bring the class, message and talent that Lilla brings
to the stage.

A languid, sultry, neo-soul and R&B mix that is instantly accessible yet shows a
remarkable depth and musical maturity.
- The Oregonian

At the age of 6 she taught herself to play the piano by ear and, by age 12, began
singing in her local gospel choir. In high school other opportunities presented
themselves--in addition to gospel choir, she sang and toured the East Coast with the
internationally recognized Royal Blues, at the same time providing stage and studio
vocals for several acts. It was during this time that she found a niche in the West
Coast scene. After performing guest vocals for a number of published releases, and
studio work with national hip-hop, R&B and jazz notables, she felt she had enough
experience to strike out on her own.

Writing, producing and performing her two full-length albums are some of Lillas
greatest accomplishments to date. Despite the challenges of creating truly original
music, the end products are those of uncompromising dedication to music with
integrity.
Her recent album was recorded all over the map, from Bob Marleys studio Tuff
Gong in Jamaica, to Lillas hometown of Portland, Oregon. The Awakening is a
celebration of the power of music and its ability to connect musicians, cultures and
people from around the globe.