Draft:Lari Basilio

Lari (Larissa) Basilio (born June 23, 1988) is a brazilian guitarist, songwriter and producer, considered by Guitar World Magazine "one of the most exciting names in instrumental rock".

She also has been described as one of today's most tasteful guitar virtuosos. Lari started her musical journey as a guitarist playing in bands and churches in Brazil.

Lari has performed alongside many artists such as Steve Vai and Zeparella (Malibu Guitar Festival 2017), Siedah Garrett(Pizza Express London), Dirty Loops (Roskilde Festival 2022), Willow Smith and Travis Barker (The Tonight Show Satting Jimmy Fallon), Willow Smith featuring Avril Lavigne for the Facebook Live show, Doja Cat (2020 MTVEMAs Performance), A-mei, Manu Gavassi, Rodrigo Teaser, Girls, Mika, Sophia Abraão, Samuel Rosa and Rodrigo Suricato for the Sinfonia Samsung Rock show.

Basilio was also featured artist and session guitarist for various artists worldwide such as Martin Miller, Pete Thorn, Nik West, Marilia Mendonça, Kell Smith, Junior e Cesar, Joe Basilio, Clas Vardstedt, José Antonio Rodrígues, Tyler Larson, among others.

Lari has toured headlining internationally, both with her band and guitar clinics. Lari Basilio Trio tour 2023 in Europe was great success of audience.

Biography
Lari Basilio was born in São Paulo, Brazil. She was raised and remains Protestant Christian.

When she was a teenager, she started to get private guitar lessons with some guitar teachers from São Paulo. One of them was a well-know jazz guitarist in Brazil, Djalma Lima.

In 2010, Lari graduated in Law at Universidade São Judas Tadeu in São Paulo, Brazil and got her professional license at the brazilian attorneys association (Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil). Lari worked as a lawyer for about 1 year until she decided to stop the law career to pursue her music career.

Signature Products

 * Ibanez LB1

Lari Basilio's signature guitar were unveiled at NAMM Show in January, 2021. Lari released, in partnership with Ibanez Guitars, her first signature electric guitar, the Ibanez LB1-VL. This guitar "has gone on to become one of the most popular and best-selling six-strings of Ibanez's current catalog."

In 2023 Ibanez introduced at NAMM Show a new version of Lari Basilio signature guitar, in white, the Ibanez LB1-WH.


 * Seymour Duncan Pickups 

The Lari Basilio Signature Pickups were developed in partnership with Seymour Duncan. The HSS pickup set were first featured only on Lari Basilio's signature guitar, Ibanez LB1, introduced at NAMM Show in January, 2021.

Later, at NAMM Show 2023, the pickups became available for purchase individually and as a set. The pickup set is considered "the most versatile HSS pickup set on the market".

Lari became the first female signature artist in Seymour Duncan's history.

Media Appearances

 * Cinema/Films

Lari was invited by the music producer, Ruben Feffer, to record the electric guitars to animation film, released in Brazil in 2022.


 * Radio

Lari wrote, arranged and recorded the soundtracks for the most famous rock radio in Brazil, The 89 Radio Rock, produced by Lampadinha. The tracks were performed also by Lucas Bidran on drums and Lena Papini on bass.

Discography

 * Studios albums:

Lari Basilio (2012)

The Sound of My Room (2015)

Far More (2019)

Your Love (2022)


 * Singles:

Main in the Mirror (2019)

Not Alone (2019)

Sunny Days (2021)

Your Love (2022)

Alive and Living (2022)

Running to the Other Side - Live (2023)


 * As a Featured Artist:

Together - Joe Basilio (2015)

JTC Guitar Hero Ballads 2 - Redeemed (2017)

Mitt hjarta hos dig - Clas Vardstedt (2017)

Jag behover inte längre vara rädd - Clas Vardstedt (2017)

Lycklig nu - Clas Vardstedt (2017)

Moko Kahann - Maati Baani (2018)

In Good Company - Pete Thorn (2018)

Got To Let You Know (LA Sessions) - Ricardo Marins (2019)

Macarron Fly - José Antonio Rodrígues (2020)

Reverie - Tyler Larson (2020)

Free - Ester Na (2021)

Layla - Martin Miller Session Band (2022)

Persiana Americana - Martin Miller Session Band (2022)

Kiss From A Rose - Martin Miller Session Band (2023)

We Can Do It (Remix) - Nik West (2023)


 * As Session Guitarist For:

Eu&Musica - Particelli (2009)

Laterna dos Afogados - Rodrigo Teaser (2018)

Tentativas - Marilia Mendonça (2020)

Me Deixe Viver - Kell Smith (2020)

Poesia - Kell Smith (2020)

Sinal de Desespero - Junior e Cesar (2020)

Out of The Blue - Nelly Ake (2020)

Meet Me At Our Spot - Live - The Anxiety (2021)

When You Feel True Love - Todd Omohundro (2021)

Squeeze It im My Soul - Todd Omohundro (2021)

Other works
Since 2017, Lari has been working on her guitar lessons in partnership with JTC (JamTrack Central) Guitar.

Lari Basilio's guitar lessons releases are among the most popular releases at JTC platform.