Venezuelan singer and composer Wilmer Nayi
Escalona, known as NAYI, is a leading figure in
Latin urban music. A self-taught artist, he began
playing guitar and composing at a young age.
NAYI gained recognition on the show La
Academia in 2011 and has since performed at
major events, including the HACER awards at
Yankee Stadium and the 30th Puerto Rican
Festival. He has shared the stage with Maluma
and Chino y Nacho, and his single "Explícame,
"
produced by Latin Grammy-nominated SP, is
charting in Venezuela and Colombia. In 2016,
NAYI won Univision's "Va Por Ti,
" representing
his native country Venezuela.
LEAD SINGER
Achievements include touring with artists like
Menudo (El Reencuentro), Michale Graves
(Misfits), Willie Gonzalez, and Ronnie Munroe
(Metal Church). I’ve played with Jerry Rivera,
Tony Vega, Noelia, Roberto Blades, and Maelo
Ruiz. My passion for music has led me to
explore various genres including Rock, Salsa,
Punk, Jazz, Merengue, Cumbia, and Funk. This
journey brought me to Senxao, a band that
values creativity and teamwork, motivating me
to continue contributing and delivering an
exceptional musical experience to our audience.
BASS PLAYER AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR
A versatile pianist and arranger from Salt Lake
City with Mexican heritage, excels in Jazz, Salsa,
Pop/Rock, Funk, Blues, and Classical music. He
has toured internationally, performed with
renowned artists, and appeared at Madison
Square Garden with Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk.
Kevin has also played with the Utah Symphony
and currently leads the Senxao Band,
showcasing his exceptional talent and
leadership on the global stage.
KEYBOARD AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Luis Ugar is a professional trombonist with formal training from a music conservatory in Venezuela, where he completed two years of academic study. Since 2018, he has built an international career performing and directing across a wide range of Latin music projects.
He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Tito Nieves, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Coquimba, Ronald Borjas, and Anaí Vivas, among others, performing on stages around the world.
Currently based in Utah, Luis remains active in the local music scene, performing with multiple bands. He is a core member of Senxao, where he serves as both trombonist and musical director.
Is a versatile and experienced musician with a strong presence in the Latin music scene. He has performed on tour with Maelo Ruiz, appearing in cities such as Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Anaheim, and Salt Lake City.
In addition to playing the trumpet, Fernando is also a skilled guitarist and has a strong ability to transcribe music. He is currently an active member of five Latin music orchestras in Utah, as well as a mariachi group, performing regularly with all of them.
is a musician trained at the Casa de la Cultura of Aragua State,Venezuela under the guidance of Federico Villegas. He began his journey in Afro-Latin music at the age of nine, exploring and performing a wide range of traditional rhythms from the Aragua coastal region.
Throughout his career, Rafael has created lasting memories performing alongside renowned Latin music artists such as Porfi Baloa and Olga Tañón, among others.Today, he proudly represents and performs as a member of SENXAO, continuing to contribute his passion and experience to the group’s sound.
is a versatile musician with over 30 years of professional experience, performing alongside renowned artists such as Jerry Rivera, Maelo Ruiz, Tito Rojas, Willie González, Frank Quintero, Pedro Castillo, A.B. Quintanilla, and Los Adolescentes, among others.
Born in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela, I grew up in a
multicultural environment that exposed me to a wide
range of musical styles, from Urban, Salsa, Alternative,
Ska, Reggae, and Funk to Black Metal.
I had the chance to be part of various Latin-influenced
and renowned local bands, such as "RADIOACTIVO"
(Alternative Rock), where I performed at university
events, "CALLE RECORD" (Urban Genre), a band
beloved in Maracaibo’s nightlife, and "ANIMAS
MORTUORIUM" (Melodic Black Metal), with which I
played at major festivals across the country.
Currently, I'm the guitarist for SENXAO, a Latin Funk
band based in Salt Lake City, Utah, a project I'm
passionate about and have been with since its early
days.
PERRY'S EGYPTIAN THEATER
ABRAVANEL HALL
PROMO VIDEO
NVIVO CONCERT