“soulful bliss.” The Note Mag
'Sounds like: The XX, Lianne La Havas and Aloe Blacc having a cocktail party.'
'LENI will make waves as an artist and will go on to inspire many more.' MO'JU
'Nourishing the ears with clear soul.' Dave Ruby Howe - Triple J
‘Beautiful Sound, Beautiful Voice.’ Peter Goers - ABC Radio
'One of Adelaide's finest and most dynamic musicians in the live music scene.' Diana Sautelle – Electric Fields
‘Pitch-perfect, dreamy melodies..would soar on a festival stage.’ TheMusic.com Live Review
Rising indie artist LENI is a powerful and inspiring positive force forged by the rich talent and creativity of this Indigenous Mapuché Chilean / Australian singer, award-winning songwriter, guitarist and producer who delivers an infectious and dynamic mix of Alt R&B Folk Hip Hop Soul.
With a mesmerising, engaging and hauntingly soulful solo stage presence incorporating tasteful live loops to electrifying high energy band antics, LENI brings it all to his live shows.
Landing major support slots for Grammy Award winning artists Bombino, Santana, and The Doobie Brothers; opening as main support for MO'JU and sharing the stage with Dan Sultan, Maxi Priest, and Justin Timberlake’s World Tour support act Common Kings, LENI is ready to take on the world with exciting upcoming 2023 releases including collaborations with MO'JU, Alex Markwell (The Delta Riggs) and songwriting credits on SURAHN's 'On The Move' LP lead single with Sony ATV.
Forced to flee his home country at the age of 2 with his family as refugees, LENI believes it is his duty to heal the world through music and speak out in respect for the earth, indigenous cultures, animals and all living things.
Drawing deep inspiration from the 60s Motown soul jazz, old school RnB Hip Hop, folk story telling and merging them with his love of futuristic electronic sounds , LENI introduces a new unique nostalgic voice.
LENI cites artists Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Bon Iver, Kevin Parker, Leon Bridges and Ben Harper as influences among many, but listeners will find something both fresh and classic in his sound.
