“Sicilian-American songstress, Michela Musolino, is dedicated to unearthing and sharing the rich, storied music of her ancestral island. Inspired as a child by the sound of her grandparents speaking Sicilian in their New Jersey kitchen, Michela made it her life’s mission to interpret and revitalize songs expressing the joys and woes of daily life for countless generations of Sicilians. Accompanying herself on the tamburo, a frame drum typically played by women, Michela has enthralled audiences globally, in spaces ranging from temples to honky tonks to Rockefeller Center. With one foot rooted firmly in tradition and the other stepping enthusiastically into cross-cultural collaborations, Musolino is an alluring tour de force with a voice that infuses the modern world with the timeless wisdom, humor, and earthy essence of Sicilian culture.”

MICHELA MUSOLINO

            "Old World Meets New Roots"          

                                 - World Music Central

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Sicilian Folk Music

20th Anniversary Edition AlkantaraFest,  Sicily

NISTOC Festival, Lago Iseo, Italy

Richmond Folk Festival

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"…brilliantly interprets aching traditional ballads and riotous dance tunes, as well as composing original songs that emphasize the continuing relevance of Sicilian folk music for both the Italian diaspora and music lovers everywhere…"

                                                                                                  -Richmond Folk Festival

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