Si Genaro
British musician and two-time The Voice UK contestant.
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Si Genaro (born 1971) is a British musician who appeared on BBC's The Voice UK in 2014 and 2015. He grew up on the Isle of Wight and attended Cowes High School, beginning his musical career as a harmonica busker in Ryde and Cowes. After moving to Bournemouth and studying at music college, he fronted regional bands including Shapeshifter, Dubheart and The Genaro Project. In 2009 he supported David Essex on a UK tour, and in 2012 he joined Ant Henson in the band Ever The Animal.
Background
Si Genaro's musical journey started on the streets of Ryde and Cowes, where he busked as a harmonica player. After moving to Bournemouth and attending music college, he fronted regional bands Shapeshifter, Dubheart and The Genaro Project. In 2009, Genaro supported UK number one charting pop singer David Essex on a UK tour. In 2012, he joined fellow Bournemouth musician and Voice contestant Ant Henson as vocalist and guitarist of the psychedelic post-rock band Ever The Animal.
In January 2014, Genaro appeared on BBC One's The Voice UK, singing Men at Work's 1981 song 'Down Under'. In February 2015, he returned for series 4, performing 'Falling Slowly'. In June 2016, he supported Luke Concannon at a house concert UK tour date, performing his own song 'When the Last Bird Flies'. 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.
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