Sunday 3 May, 12.30pm at Sicily Fest, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH
Sissy Castrogiovanni, Jazz Concert
Often described as the “Sicilian Diva,” Sissy Castrogiovanni is a powerhouse of jazz and world music. Her music is a sophisticated tribute to her roots, weaving traditional Sicilian dialects and rhythms into modern jazz arrangements. With a voice that is both earthy and ethereal, Sissy creates an immersive experience that transports listeners directly to the heart of the Mediterranean, celebrating the strength and beauty of Sicilian culture on the global stage.
Concert line-up:
Sissy Castrogiovanni – voice and compositions
Manuela Ciunna, Giorgia Renosto – backing vocals
Rosario Di Leo – piano
Vincenzo Virgillito – bass
Giuseppe Tringali – drums
Supported by ICI London
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Multi-award-winning Sicilian singer‑songwriter and producer, Sissy Castrogiovanni is one of the most powerful, original, and charismatic voices in contemporary jazz. She has captivated audiences and critics on some of the world’s most prestigious stages—from Boston’s Symphony Hall to the European Parliament, and at major Jazz Festivals across the Americas—collaborating with legends such as Bobby McFerrin, Jack DeJohnette, Patrice Rushen, and Javier Limón. After more than sixteen years in the United States, her music has become a luminous synthesis of cultures, rhythms, and visions: magnetic melodies, emotional depth, and an extraordinary stage presence turn every concert into a collective ritual. A sonic journey between the volcanic soul of Sicily and the magnetic force of America. Ancient roots and a contemporary vision merge into a single, profound, universal language, where Sicilian tradition meets contemporary jazz, giving life to what international critics call “Sicilian Jazz”: an immersive, intense, boundless sound experience.
Her album TERRA made history as the first record sung entirely in Sicilian to reach the GRAMMY® Awards ballot in four jazz categories—an historic milestone for the Sicilian language and culture on the international music scene.
Acclaimed by publications such as DownBeat and Jazziz, and a faculty member at the Berklee College of Music in Boston—one of the world’s most prestigious music institutions—Sissy Castrogiovanni is today an international ambassador of Sicily, its language, and its creative force, carried across the world with elegance, vision, and artistic power.