Biography
Cordas et Cannas channel the poetic output of Sardinia’s foremost songwriters by performing entirely in the Sardinian tongue. Traditional instruments native to the island—the piccolo-like sulitto, the jaw harp trunfa, and the polyphonic reed-instrument laundeddas—anchor the ensemble to its regional heritage, while flute, organ, harmonica, violin, bass, and drums drawn from outside Sardinia infuse the group’s distinctive sound with broader international currents.
Though built around a core of six musicians, Cordas et Cannas regularly augment its lineup with trombone player Paolo Fresu, guitarists Raffaele Musio and Antonio Pitzoi, harmonica player Antonello Salis, and flautist Michael Heupel. The ensemble’s initial move onto the global stage occurred with an appearance at the Womad Festival in Reading, England, during 1997.
Though built around a core of six musicians, Cordas et Cannas regularly augment its lineup with trombone player Paolo Fresu, guitarists Raffaele Musio and Antonio Pitzoi, harmonica player Antonello Salis, and flautist Michael Heupel. The ensemble’s initial move onto the global stage occurred with an appearance at the Womad Festival in Reading, England, during 1997.
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