Franca Masu

Franca Masu
Masu in concert in Benassal, Valencia (2018)
Background information
Born	(1962-05-23) 23 May 1962 (age 63) Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
Genres	World, jazz, fado
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Aramúsica
Website	www.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 the city of Alghero, throughout Sardinia, in Italy and across Europe. ^{[4] [5]}

Discography

• 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

1. BBC Radio programme – Corsica and Sardinia by Andy Kershaw 2005
2. Archived 6 September 2012 at archive.today Italian 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

External links

• Official website