ELeNA

David Saenz, known professionally as ELeNA, was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised by Ecuadorian parents. At 18, David moved to San Francisco California with a dream, to pursue a career in music as a singer-songwriter, producer, and audio engineer.
In January 2020, David launched his new project, "ELeNA," assembling a talented ensemble of musicians from the Bay Area, each hailing from different parts of Latin America. This diverse cultural background is evident in their music, which is rich with a blend of influences and styles. Lyrically, ELeNA addresses global social, political, and ecological issues, as well as personal relationships and love. The band primarily performs reggae music, but they also experiment with and fuse genres such as punk, ska, cumbia, Latin jazz, and hip hop.
ELeNA has had the privilege of sharing the stage with legendary bands like Los Cafres and opening for artists such as Rawayana, Los Rakas, and Boostive. Currently, ELeNA is promoting their debut EP, "Ayer Hoy & Mañana," a Bolero-reggae fusion that reimagines popular compositions from the past, all with the unique "ELeNA" sound.
"Ayer Hoy & Mañana" is more than just music—it's a call to connect with the past, live fully in the present, and look forward to a brighter future. Whether you're a longtime fan of Bolero and reggae or a newcomer to these genres, this EP promises to touch your heart and move your soul.