Pronounced “Sheela”, the word is Zapotec (Mexico) for Woman. XILA is also a combination of our names, X standing for “Christ” in Christiana and -ila being the second half of Priscila.
XILA Empire is built on dual forces: Christiana Bohorquez — songwriter, vocalist, composer, and keys — crafts lyrics and harmonies that move from intimate to cinematic. Priscila Wilson— drummer, arranger, and producer — shapes those visions with rhythm, structure, and sonic depth. Together, they form a powerhouse where storytelling meets groove, and raw emotion transforms into soundscapes that feel both urgent and timeless.
They’re not just a band. They’re architects of a world where melody rules and rhythm enforces, where every track is a declaration and every performance an invitation into their empire.
Jam-it! Studios
info@jamitstudios.nl
+31(0)103072880
Pronounced “Sheela”, the word is Zapotec (Mexico) for Woman. XILA is also a combination of our names going from Christ-ila to Xila.
XILA Empire is built on dual forces: Christiana Bohorquez — songwriter, vocalist, composer, and keys — crafts lyrics and harmonies that move from intimate to cinematic. Priscila Wilson— drummer, arranger, and producer — shapes those visions with rhythm, structure, and sonic depth. Together, they form a powerhouse where storytelling meets groove, and raw emotion transforms into soundscapes that feel both urgent and timeless.
They’re not just a band. They’re architects of a world where melody rules and rhythm enforces, where every track is a declaration and every performance an invitation into their empire.
Contact us!
Label: Jam-it! Studios
info@jamitstudios.nl
info@xilaempire.com
+31(0)103072880
Christiana Bohorquez
Born and raised in Curaçao, Christiana studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory (Codarts), where she earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Music and Music Education. A born performer, she shot to national attention on The Voice of Holland, where all four chairs turned, and went on to appear on shows like De Beste Singer-Songwriter and De Wereld Draait Door. She has toured with Marco Borsato and collaborated with renowned artists and producers including Tony Black (The Diary of Alicia Keys), Henk Pool, Montell Jordan in ADEM Project, Ben Saunders, and Nick & Simon. In 2010 she founded Popschool Jam-it! (now Jam-it! Studios), and later launched Jam-Camp!, blending music and creativity with her passion for horses. Whether developing soulful songwriting, stirring choirs, or building a music empire from the ground up, Christiana brings precision, heart, and entrepreneurship to every beat.
Priscila Wilson
A dynamic, Caribbean-rooted powerhouse drummer, Priscila anchors XILA Empire with fierce rhythm and fearless production. She is the driving force behind the drums, arrangements, and full-spectrum production—including synths and bass—that shapes XILA’s bold sound. Priscila’s talent also powers Latin-pop star Rolf Sanchez’s live shows as his regular drummer—and she’s proven herself on international stages, including the storied Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival where she performed alongside the acclaimed Quique. A musical educator and co-owner of Jam-it! Studios, she channels both energy and expertise into every groove, every workshop, and every stage.
Christiana Bohorquez
Born in Curaçao, Christiana studied at Codarts Rotterdam, earning dual degrees in Music and Music Education. She gained national fame on The Voice of Holland, later appearing on De Beste Singer-Songwriter and De Wereld Draait Door. She has toured with Marco Borsato and worked with artists like Tony Black, Montell Jordan, Ben Saunders, and Nick & Simon. In 2010 she founded Jam-it! Studios and later Jam-Camp!, blending music with her love of horses. Christiana is a soulful performer, songwriter, and entrepreneur.
Priscila Wilson
Caribbean-born drummer and producer, Priscila drives XILA Empire with powerful rhythm and fearless production. She’s the drummer for Latin-pop star Rolf Sanchez and has played major stages like the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival. As co-owner of Jam-it! Studios and an educator, she combines skill and energy in every performance and workshop.
Perfect Duo 👌
Wat een plezier om samen te werken met Christiana Bohorquez en Priscila Wilson, samen beter bekend als XilaEmpire! ✨
Christiana haar vocals zijn echt krachtig en raken je meteen, en Priscila is gewoon een topper achter de drums – strak, vol energie en altijd on point. 🔥
Maar het mooiste van alles: ze zijn super chill en makkelijk om mee te werken. Jammer dat ik ze niet eerder ben tegengekomen, want vanaf nu wil ik altijd met hen samenwerken. 💯 Kwaliteit gegarandeerd!
Thanks meiden, het was geweldig met jullie te werken 🙌
Expand XILA Empire!!!
Afgelopen jaar heb ik de duo Queens “XILA Empire” op diverse momenten van dichtbij mogen meemaken.
Elke performance is uniek & daarbij voel je de muzikaliteit van een brede muziekgenre afwisselend als DNA je gehoorgang binnenkomen.
De synergie waarmee zang, keys & drums samensmelten is als een chemie in Science class!!
Wacht niet langer & reserveer XILA Empire voor een onvergetelijke ochtend, middag, avond & muziekale experience voor het leven!!! ✨️🙌🏽✨️
Tot op het volgende event!
Echt een aanrader voor iedereen die zijn event compleet wil maken! Professioneel, muzikaal top en met name lekkere muziek om naar te luisteren en om op te dansen.
Xila all the way
ik heb dit dames duo nu al in meerdere settings live mee mogen maken. En dit nu gaat om achtergrondmuziek in een restaurant of als hoofdact tijdens het North sea Jazz festivalweekend in de lounge bij het vijfsterrenhotel Hilton in Rotterdam neem deze dames je mij op een muzikale trip van populaire muziek tot aan Soulvolle muziek en jazzachtig sound. Kwaliteit top en dames met een leuke uitstraling met passie voor hun vak.
Love it!
Vooral onder de indruk van het eigen werk! En wat een dijk van een stem heeft de zangeres!
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