Lari Basilio

Lari Basilio is a brazilian guitarist, songwriter and producer. She was considered by Guitar World Magazine "one of the most exciting names in instrumental rock", and also described as "one of today's most tasteful guitar virtuosos".

Basilio started her musical journey as a guitarist playing in bands and churches in Brazil. In 2011, she started her solo career, working on her instrumental five-song Extended Play (EP), named, simply, Lari Basilio, which features Felipe Andreoli, bass player of Angra. The EP was produced by the five-time Latin Grammy winner Lampadinha.

Her second original record, the album and DVD “The Sound of My Room“, was released in August, 2015 and it was premiered at the iconic brazilian movie theater Cine Belas Artes in São Paulo.

Lari's third original record, “Far More” album (2019), was recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles featuring as band: Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Nathan East (bass) and Greg Phillinganes (keys/piano). Far More album also bringing two special guests: Joe Satriani (on the track Glimpse of Light) and Siedah Garrett (on the track Man in The Mirror, for which Lari created a new arrangement). The album was produced by Lari Basilio and Rodrigo Rios.

In 2022 Lari Basilio released the album “Your Love”. Produced by Lari Basilio was recorded at United Recording Studios[4] in Los Angeles and features once again Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), and also the bass players Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar, and Ester Na (keys and piano).

Lari Basilio’s new album “Redemption” was released on May 16th, 2025. Recorded at EastWest Studios, Los Angeles, Lari was joined again by the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar (bass) and Mari Jacintho (keys).