Biography

It’s an exciting time for Lilla! The Portland, OR, native is making her mark in the music world. Combining R&B, Soul, Jazz and Funk, to create a fusion of her own. Lilla’s single “Don't Stop The Music” charted at #34 on Billboard and was the top 10 song of the year on the UK charts.

She has toured throughout the world and performed on festival main stages, connecting people through music globally. From Kingston, Jamaica, to Beijing, China, Lilla has performed with an impressive array of artists, including Trombone Shorty, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Willie Nelson, Karl Denson, Bill Summers, Talib Kweli and more. She has also opened for artists such as Mos Def, Damian Marley, Christian Scott, Ciara and has recorded with Esperanza Spalding, Talib Kweli and more. With her dynamic band and soulful originals, she brings remarkable storytelling, musicianship, presence, energy, depth and talent to the stage.

At the age of 6, Lilla taught herself to play the piano by ear and was writing her own songs. As her passion for music continued to grow, she fell in love with Gospel and Jazz. She attended Grant High School and toured the East Coast with the internationally recognized choir, The Royal Blues. At 16 Lilla joined a socially conscious hip-hop band Black Science Tribe, along with Esperanza Spalding. Their original songs pushed the boundaries of Hip-Hop and Jazz. After providing guest vocals for numerous Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz notables, Lilla started producing an album of her own.

Shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music, the singer, bandleader, producer and multi-instrumentalist released her second self-produced album, The Awakening. It was recorded all over the map, from Bob Marley’s studio (Tuff Gong) in Jamaica to Kfar Saba, Israel. The Awakening is her testament to the power of music and its ability to connect musicians, culture, and people from around the globe.

Lilla infuses her music with passion and soul. She generates an uplifting energy and she is active in her community. Through her music, educational, environmental and charity efforts, she is committed to making a positive impact in the world using music as her vehicle.

Lilla is excited to share more music with you, recently releasing her 3rd studio album, Soul Love! This is the best work yet from Lilla, returning to her RnB and Soul roots. Soul Love tells stories of love, personal evolution, feminism and truth.

Writing, producing and performing her 3 albums are some of Lilla’s most remarkable accomplishments. Her songs are those of uncompromising dedication to music with integrity.