Michela Musolino
Michela Musolino is a performer who specializes in Sicilian Folk Music or Musica Popolare di Sicilia. She has conducted research and gathered traditional music throughout Italy, the United States..and even in London!
Michela Musolino's credits include performances at such New York City landmarks as the Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Center and Saint Mark's Church in the Bowery as a soloist in poet Paolo Valesio's, The Square of Massacred Prayers.
On stage Michela blends authentic vocals that seem to float from the Sicilian hillsides with spoken word that presents the multi-cultural background that is true Sicilian music.
Her debut CD, Songs of Trinacria, is played on radio stations throughout Europe and America. The CD features several songs and a duet with the world famous Sicilian percussionist, Alfio Antico.
A track from Songs of Trinacria, Matri Ch'Aviti Figlil, was featured on NPR's All Songs Considered Open Mic.
Michela is committed to reviving and sharing this little known musical tradition with audiences throughout the world.