Leilolai

Leilolai was a New York City-based, alternative, experimental and progressive indie duo and one of the most unique bands that was part of the independent underground scene in Brooklyn (Williamsburg and Bushwick) in the late 2000's, this city in an influential era in music, fashion, art and culture. The duo was composed of lead vocalist, percussionist Christina Cáceres, who was formerly known as a Salsa music artist; and bass guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer Lesly Kühr, who worked as an in-demand session musician/engineer and touring bassist for bands such as Zuco 103 before he founded Leilolai together with Christina. Leilolai performed all over N.Y.C. in numerous venues, warehouse parties, and was invited to play live on independent freeform radio station WFMU, and featured on Japanese national TV for NHK program 'New York Wave', and was invited by Werner "Zappi" Diermaier from German krautrock band Faust to do a special guest appearance at their show in a venue in Belgium and performed their song "Medicated Nation" from Leilolai's then upcoming album "Secrets, Gold, Evergreen", being joined on stage by the band Faust. They composed, wrote, arranged, and produced their own music and self-released three albums [from 2007 to 2010]. Collaborations include members from Mint Condition, Faust, Zuco 103, and the Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra.