Liliana Saumet
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| Birth name | Liliana Saumet |
| Born | January 18, 1979 Santa Marta, Colombia |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Liliana Saumet, better known as Li Saumet is the lead-singer for the popular Colombian band Bomba Estéreo.
Early life and education[edit]
Saumet was born in the city of Santa Marta to parents from France and Levante. After living several years in Barranquilla, she moved to Bogotá to start studying Advertising at the Politécnico Grancolombiano.
Adult life[edit]
In Bogotá, Saumet met fellow musician Simon Mejia. After having composed material together, they formed the band Bomba Estereo, bring together diverse genres from rap to alternative rock, reggae and Cumbia. In 2006, they published their first album Vol. 1.
In 2008, their album Estalla/Blow up was released, and in 2012 they released "Elegancia Tropical"[1] before releasing "Amanecer" in 2015. The same year, Will Smith recorded "Fiesta" together with the band. Together with Bomba Estereo, Saumat has appeared at festivals and international events such as Vive Latino (Mexico), Roskilde Festival, South by Southwest, Glastonbury Festival, Sonar (Spain) and Transmusicales. Their appearance on KEXP-FM has over 55 million views on Youtube. In 2021, Saumet released, again together with Bomba Estereo, the album Deja.[2] This album is combined with a tour of Europe in late 2022[3].
Personal Life[edit]
Saumet got married on the 29th of August 2015 in Santa Marta with a Canadian businessman. They have one child. The song "Somos Dos" used this relation as it's inspiration [4].
Discography (with Bomba Estereo)[edit]
Álbumes de estudio[edit]
| Year | Album | Discography |
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| 2006 | Volumen 1 | Polen Records |
| 2008 - 2009 | Estalla / Blow Up | Polen Records / Nacional Records |
| 2012 | Elegancia tropical[5] | Polen Records / Soundway |
| 2015 | Amanecer | 2015 Sony Music |
| 2017 | Ayo[6] | Sony Music |
EP[edit]
| Year | EP | Discography |
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| 2011 | Ponte Bomb | Nacional Records |
Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Album | Discography |
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| 2009 | Fuego | Estalla/Blow Up | Polen Records / Nacional Records |
| 2012 | El alma y el cuerpo | Elegancia tropical | Polen Records / Soundway |
| 2013 | Pure Love | Elegancia tropical | Polen Records / Soundway |
| 2014 | Qué bonito | Polen Records | |
| 2015 | Fiesta | Amanecer[7] | Sony Music |
| 2015 | Somos dos | Amanecer | Sony Music |
| 2015 | Fiesta (Remix) con Will Smith[8] | Amanecer | Sony Music |
Social Life[edit]
Liliana Saumet has been raising her concern about People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.[9]
References[edit]
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- ↑ FABIAN, MONIKA (21 November 2012). "How Bomba Estereo Blew Up and is Keeping it Elegant". ABC News. ABC News.
- ↑ Pareles, Jon (7 September 2021). "Bomba Estéreo Strives to Save the Planet and Soothe the Heart". The New York Times. The New York Times.
- ↑ "bomba estereo". Bandsintown. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ↑ "Liliana Saumet está embarazada". www.zeleb.com.co (in español). Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ↑ Friskics-Warren, Bill (5 November 2012). "Album review: Bomba Estereo's 'Elegancia Tropical'". Washington Post. Washington Post.
- ↑ Philipkoski, Kristen (20 September 2017). "Boom: Bomba Estereo Is About to Explode on Tour With Arcade Fire". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ↑ "Review: 'Amanecer,' Bomba Estereo". NPR. NPR. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ↑ Miranda, Carolina A (21 November 2015). "Review: Latin Grammy Awards: High political drama, reggaeton's rise and Will Smith's return to rap". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ↑ McKinney, Jessica; McKinney, Jessica (10 January 2017). "#NeverBeSilent: Bomba Estéreo & PETA Latino Band Together To Combat Animal Abuse". VIBE. Vibe (magazine). Retrieved 5 May 2022.
