Having reached mainstream fame through Afrikan blues, the griot art and culture is now adapting to new languages and challenges, proving its tenacity and a strong connection to the present.
Starting October 21st, JAZZMI will be back with an (as yet under wraps) program filled to the brim with live performances, movies, special events, meet-and-greets and much more.
The great Ponderosa-branded live tours of the summer continue in August throughout Italy (and beyond). Performances by an incredibly diverse cast of male and female artists, who all have in common an extraordinary talent and stage presence.
Bringing music back onto the path of Nature, inviting audiences to “walk” with him, as one of the most committed artists in the fight against climate change.
Mercan Dede Reimagines Ludovico Einaudi
July 23rd, 2021, saw the release of the first, eagerly-awaited chapter of Ludovico Einaudi: Mercan Dede Reimagined, published by DECCA. The album represents the latest piece in a human and artistic partnership spanning over a decade, between Mercan Dede and Ludovico Einaudi. Ludovico’s eternal, intimate and epic atmospheres find ample space for a new and compelling narrative within Mercan’s universe. As Mercan himself put it:
Portoferraio, The Music Finally Returns Beyond the Sea
After a ten-year hiatus, the Oltremare festival was back in 2020 with a high-quality musical offer on the fantastic stages of the town of Portoferraio

