Si Genaro | |
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| Born | 1971 (age 53–54) |
| Origin | Isle of Wight, England |
| Genres | Acoustic,folk,punk,reggae |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, voice, guitar, bass guitar |
Si Genaro (born 1971) is a British musician, known for appearances onBBC'sThe Voice UK in 2014 and 2015.[1]
Born in 1971, Genaro grew up on theIsle of Wight, attendingCowes High School. He began his musical career as a harmonica player, busking inRyde andCowes.[2] In his 20s he moved toBournemouth and studied at music college, before going on to front regional bands such as Shapeshifter, Dubheart and The Genaro Project.[3]
In 2009, Genaro supported the UKnumber one charting pop singerDavid Essex on a UK tour[4] and in 2012 he joined fellow Bournemouth musician andVoice contestantAnt Henson[5] as vocalist and guitarist of the psychedelic post-rock band, Ever The Animal.[6]
In January 2014, Genaro appeared onBBC 1 talent competitionThe Voice UK, singingMen at Work's 1981 song "Down Under". In February 2015, Genaro appeared inseries 4 ofThe Voice singing "Falling Slowly".
In June 2016, he supportedLuke Concannon at one of his house concert Uk tour dates. He performed a rendition of his own song, "When the Last Bird Flies".
Genaro's song "Down Under" is known as one of the most harmonic acts but, he is not acoustic because he has other instruments in his songs.
In 2015 Genaro backed a track called "Burn the Fire" by local artists Simon Harder and Matt Black (Piano Man) with his Harmonica and Guitar by Chris Payne later released by Hangover Hill Recording Studio.
Genaro is known for his prolific work in developing younger artists and supporting musicians in their ambitions.
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