Leonel Lorador has been performing on guitar across the metropolitan region for over 15 years. Born in southern Portugal, Lorador was influenced by music across the border in Andalusia, Spain, and studied at conservatories of the Algarve and Lisbon. He has played with several rock bands, as well as with the Portuguese Army Big Band while serving in the army in Lisbon. Presently, Lorador is a freelance guitarist, performing an eclectic repertoire that includes classical, flamenco, Brazilian, and pop.