Lily Cortes

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.

ABOUT

Lily Cortes is one of the best female latin singers to enter the music scene. Lily has a unique sound that is soulful passionate and rhythmic. She has created latin music with an equally fine group of accomplished musicians. Lily Cortes is able to add passion and movement to the songs she sings such as, Bossa Nova, Contemporary Jazz, Salsa, Mexican, Cumbia, Pop, and Alternative music. She is dynamic, positive and full of energy.

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Screen name:: Lily Cortes
Member since:: Oct 26 2010; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 20
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Lily was born in the beautiful romantic region of Varacruz, Mexico. She was surrounded by music of Celia Cruz, Silvio Rodríguez, Caetano Veloso, Pedro Infante, Beatles, María Callas, Agustín Lara, Celina and more. Lily's heart and passion comes from her love for singing. She was raised with music from her grandfather playing a violin and her mother singing. Lily took to music naturally as a child and sang in the local church where she learned the basics.