While
still in Brazil, Lilian was involved with many musical projects,
including:
Projeto Mϊsicos da Zona Oeste(Project
Musicians of West-Zone)
Projeto Melodia(Project Melody),
in which several bands performed on a mobile stage throughout
the state.
The Fiat Music Festival
The 1st MPB-Minas Festival Contest,
a Brazilian popular music festival promoted by TV Bandeirantes,
the second most popular TV network in Brazil today. Lilian
won the "Best Singer's Award" for her performance in this
contest.
The success of these events led to the formation of her first
band, the "Som Nascente Group"(Rising Sound Group).
This band performed in well-known nightspots, fairs, festivals
and other types of events in her hometown and surrounding cities.
At this time, Lilian was already a member of the Professional
Musicians Association, which is a requirement to perform
professionally in Brazil. To become a member, one must pass
a series of auditions and tests evaluated by the Association's
Board of Directors.
The breakthrough of her career was her participation in the
popular and innovative musical "Cristal", created and
directed by the famous Brazilian composer and musician
Oswaldo Montenegro.
This courageous production brought to the stage of the "Palacio
das Artes Theater" 50 performers (singers, actors, musicians
and dancers). Later, the same cast would tour with the show
throughout several states. "Cristal" generated a recording
contract for an LP, with its songs being interpreted by some
of the original cast members, including Lilian.
From Brazil to the United States
In 1991, Lilian moved to the United States and, in a very
short time, became a household name in the Brazilian Community
of South Florida. She made several appearances all over the
country; including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and New
York City. There were international appearances as well, for
example, "The Carnival Ball" at the Atlantis Resort in
Paradise Islands-Bahamas, and a party for the Brazilian Embassy
in El Salvador.
While
still in Brazil, Lilian was involved with many musical projects,
including:
