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Franca Masu

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Franca Masu
Masu in concert in Benassal, Valencia (2018)
Masu in concert in Benassal, Valencia (2018)
Background information
Born (1962-05-23) 23 May 1962 (age 64)
GenresWorld, jazz, fado
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1990–present
LabelAramúsica
Websitewww.francamasu.com

Franca Masu (born 23 May 1962) is a singer songwriter[1][2] often working in the Catalan Algherese dialect. At her debut Tony Scott declared her "one of Italy's top vocal talents".[3] She is an occasional actress and poet, and her songs often incorporate the work of Algherese poets. She also sings in Portuguese and is a fine exponent of fado. She has released several CDs and has performed concerts in Italy and across Europe.[4] [5]

Discography

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  • El meu viatge, Saint Rock, 2000
  • Alguímia, Aramusica, 2003
  • Aquamare, Aramusica-Felmay 2006
  • Hoy como ayer, Aramusica, 2008
  • 10 Anys, Aramusica, 2011
  • Almablava, Aramusica, 2013
  • Cordemar, WMusic, 2021

Notes

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  1. BBC Radio programme – Corsica and Sardinia by Andy Kershaw 2005
  2. Deprecated link archived 6 September 2012 at archive.todayItalian Cultural Institute: Franca Masu at the Vancouver Jazz Festival 2010
  3. Tony Scott, the jazz clarinetist reported at Reverbnation
  4. Italian newspaper article by Silvana Porcu – La Nuova Sardegna, 13 March 2012
  5. Franca Masu Trio at St Cecilia’s Hall – Italian Institute of Culture Edinburgh, 10 November 2023
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