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Elenna Ledda
Maremannu
One of the prime movers in the reival of Sardinian song, Ledda is above all a passionate and brilliant singer, regardless of the style she chooses. Joined by a superb ensemble of mandola, guitars, keyboards, percussion and bass, and the appearance of accordionist Riccardo Tesi on many tracks, this recording (her second under her own name) proves that her vision is clear.
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Musicians
Elena Ledda, voice
Simonetta Soro, voice, backing voice
Astrid Tischmeyer, backing voice
Mauro Palmas, mandoloncello
Friedemann Witecka, guitar, keyboards, sequencer
Silvano Lobina, bass
Alberto Pisu, drums
Markus Faller, percussion
Special Guest: Riccardo Tesi, melodeon
Artist bio:
ELENA LEDDA's voice is the perfect union of strength and sweetness, combining expressive versatility and rigour with pure emotion, a technique that is the result of intense years of trial and experiment. She has the bravura of a great interpreter, with just the right degree of vocal shading and nuance, inflections whose chiaroscuro delivery sends a shudder through the audience. A voice that bewitches whoever hears it, whether or not they know the Sard language. It's not surprising that ELENA LEDDA over the course of her career has recorded for mumerous foreign labels and is considered a star of the first order also overseas. For all those who loved Maremannu, this reissue is yet another confirmation of ELENA LEDDA's talent, while for those unfamiliar with her work Sonos is the perfect introduction to this refined and eclectic artist, a pioneer in forging a music anchored in Sard tradition yet which is at the same time open to manifold influences
Born in Selargius, ELENA LEDDA is without doubt one of the Italian artists of recent years who has been most successfully in marrying ancient and modern sounds. She began her career at a young age, adding to her classical voice studies at Cagliari conservatory (where she also studied oboe) her rediscovery of the traditional Sardinian vocal heritage together with her brother Marcello who accompanied her on guitar during live performances.
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