Also known as Aleksandra Lilah Yakunina-Denton Born 17 June 1988 Hammersmith, London, England Genres Electropop synth-pop alternative pop new wave Occupations Singer ongwriter record producer Instruments Vocals guitar synthesiser Years active 2011–present Alexandra Lilah Denton (also known as Aleksandra Lilah Yakunina-Denton, born 17 June 1988), known professionally as Shura, is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. She is known for her work in the genres of electropop and synth-pop.