Lilo Sanchez is a Panamanian singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose professional career spans more than 25 years. He is widely known for his work with the alternative rock band, Señor Loop, with whom he has released 6 albums and played some of the most important festivals in Latin America, as well as US festivals like SXSW. His recent collaborations include singing with salsa legend Ruben Blades https://open.spotify.com/track/4DCy8ywbwwiUsj5cv31CS7?si=sTvGzTobTLWucZh5bqggIQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0ReblAJC8olKKt5UBsMGDI and drumming for Lido Pimienta, Chicano Batman, Y La Bamba https://open.spotify.com/track/5pU82TRphKp8dTyIICg9zv?si=tEqob1FDQpKYv8Rr5jUHBw and a song with Carlos Méndez https://open.spotify.com/album/5IeUdkTSAbiZqsnCI6rau8?si=n9lM6qUYR3Gas8WrlHqHkA

Lilo’s solo work blends rock, jazz, reggae, blues, and R&B with a mysterious Latin flavor. The deeply introspective singles “Wolverine Blues” https://open.spotify.com/track/7EyZ59bNHj9EhuOTdPeHXr?si=xe3e7lB8RFmK5HWvIb4ESw and “Candanga” https://open.spotify.com/track/4Rr2IKqVF4s74gmvepd41h?si=5XVaZLxHTZKtO7yT2rJroA emerged from his 2014 battle with cancer and journey through chemotherapy. “El Tesoro” https://open.spotify.com/track/6o5dgLsATLmw8sky08LmhG?si=au0crP8WTgW_tOQyS--vKg a psychedelic tinged track written by Lilo’s brother, Caito Sanchez, evokes memories of summers spent in the Panamanian countryside. 

Lilo and his family moved to Orcas Island in 2020, seeking — and finding — refuge from the chaos of the pandemic. A short visit turned into a 4 year residency, with the island providing a sanctuary for his songwriting and recording. In that period, he has released “Cabin Fever” https://open.spotify.com/track/6sxEdq9KTeu5emLCST3hSf?si=WIf71OpzTlqU51iU162QCA an instrumental dub track, and “Reporte del Tiempo” https://open.spotify.com/track/1YkTzzrYnp4k7khtzKFeuU?si=CtJOAPEYQPebVb5fF7mTwA which mixes elements of Panamanian folklore and classic US country. Also passed March he started releasing the first set of singles for his sophomore solo album  https://open.spotify.com/album/3ilGBJSVYect2FnP8iNlKN?si=nZKtqbdHSaOSHNOzpE6RjQ with the tracks Sal Bendita and Casa de Herrero.