Si Genaro

Si Genaro (born 1971) is a British musician who is known for his prolific work in developing younger artists and supporting musicians in their ambitions, more than his appearances on BBC's The Voice UK in 2014 and 2015.[1]

Si Genaro
Born1971 (age 49–50)
OriginIsle of Wight, England
GenresAcoustic, folk, punk, reggae
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsHarmonica, voice, guitar, bass guitar
Associated actsDavid Essex, Ant Henson

Born in 1971, Genaro grew up on the Isle of Wight, attending Cowes High School. He began his musical career as a harmonica player, busking in Ryde and Cowes.[2] In his 20s he moved to Bournemouth and studied at music college, before going on to front regional bands such as Shapeshifter, Dubheart and The Genaro Project.[3]

Si Genaro and Ant Henson playing live with Ever The Animal

In 2009, Genaro supported the UK number one charting pop singer David Essex on a UK tour[4] and in 2012 he joined fellow Bournemouth musician and Voice contestant Ant Henson[5] as vocalist and guitarist of the psychedelic post-rock band, Ever The Animal.[6]

In January 2014, Si Genaro appeared on BBC 1 singing Men at Work's "Down Under" as part of the reality television show The Voice UK. Despite not convincing any of the judges to turn their chairs and thus put him through. In February 2015, Genaro appeared in series 4 of The Voice singing "Falling Slowly". As in 2014, none of the judges selected him for their teams. He performed a rendition of his own song, "When the Last Bird Flies". In June 2016 his typical energetic and magnetic self supported Luke Concannon at one of his house concert Uk tour dates.

Si Genaros 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.

References
  1. Caroline Westbrook (25 January 2014). "The Voice 2014: 'Chicken Train' creator Si Genaro takes to the stage, entire Internet falls in love". Metro. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  2. Matthew Mckew (29 January 2014). "Si catches the judges' eyes on The Voice". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. "Si Genaro: Harmonica Hero". St Pauls Lifestyle. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  4. Michael Carr (25 January 2014). "Si Genaro bids for glory tonight on The Voice". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  5. "Series 2, Blind Auditions 5. Episode 5 Recap". BBC. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  6. "Ever The Animal". Rock generation.


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