NILO VERANO
VOCALIST, SONGWRITER, ARRANGER & HOLISTIC VOICE TEACHER
ABOUT
Nilo Verano is the new voice of Latin American music. She weaves the stories of her ancestors through a timeless sound that evokes listeners to remember their universal nature. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, she emigrated to Miami, Florida at a young age. This awakened a lifelong journey of self-exploration and search for the meaning of “home”. Her musical journey began with Indigenous prayer songs of her Colombian heritage, and quickly evolved to embody the multi-cultural influences Miami has to offer. This inspired her to travel throughout Latin America in search of the stories of her ancestors. From Indigenous tribes in the Colombian Amazon to Afro-Brazilian spirituality, she found what she was in search of and both her music, and her mission started to take shape.
In 2017 she was accepted to Berklee College of Music where she was awarded a scholarship as a voice principal after auditioning with a native song from the Inga Tribe. There, she refined her skills as a vocalist, arranger and composer while supporting the college as a cultural ambassador. An activist first and musician second, her work aims to bring consciousness to her listeners through clear and thought-provoking lyrics while uplifting our spirits to rejoice in the beauty and mystery of life.
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"Music is the language of the heart. She sings to those who listen and makes channels of her devotees.
- Nilo Verano
As an eternal student of this divine craft, I feel privileged to be of service to you as a teacher. My method is deeply intuitive and at the same time, grounded in 10+ years of academic research. With a B.A. and M.A. from Berklee College of Music, I take this role with deep respect and welcome the opportunity to guide those interested in deepening their relationship with Music.
Offerings
RELEASES
Mamãe Oxum (2023)
This 3 track-EP is an homage to the Afro-Brazilian Orixá (diety), Oxum. Mamãe Oxum translates to “Mother Oxum” in Portuguese. An entity of sweet waters, this EP aims to celebrate the beauty, sweetness and love that this Orixá brings. The songs themselves are originally Pontos (prayer songs) that Nilo herself arranged for a 16 piece ensemble in Oxum’s honor. The complimentary music videos were filmed in Bahia, Brazil with members of the Balé Folclorico da Bahia
Corema'i (2023)
Originally written by Colombian musician and medicine man, Andrés Córdoba, Corema’i is a song written in 3 different indigenous dialects from the Amazonian region of Colombia. It is a call for the beings of serenity to come and bring harmony into our lives. This original arrangement was written by Nilo Verano and Christopher Mi to pay homage to the wisdom of the indigenous lineages of Nilo’s birth country. The live performance of the piece was recorded at the studios of Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, United States.