Matteo Leone (from Calasetta, Sardinia) is the winner of the 14th edition of the Andrea Parodi Prize, the most important European world music contest. Leone also received a commendation for best lyrics, music and arrangement. The critics’ prize was awarded to Sorah Rionda (from Cuba / Veneto), who was also awarded the Bianca d’Aponte International Award.
Elliott Morris (United Kingdom) received a commendation for best performance by a young performer. The award for the best performance of a song by Andrea Parodi was given to Francesco Forni (Campania), while the international jury awarded, on equal merit, Siké (Sicily) and Terrasonora (Campania). Finally, a competition prize was awarded to Yarákä (Puglia).
The finals took place on Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13 at the Si ‘e Boi Theater in Selargius in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy).
The Andrea Parodi World Music Award was created to honor Andrea Parodi, an important Sardinian world music artist, who died 15 years ago. The awards are granted by the Andrea Parodi Foundation with artistic direction by Elena Ledda.
The overall winner is entitled to a €2,500 grant, as well as the opportunity to perform in some Parodi partner festivals, such as European Jazz Expo (Sardinia), Folkest (Friuli) and the Andrea Parodi 2022 Prize. On the other hand, the winner of the Critic’s Award will have the opportunity to create a professional music video of the piece entered in competition, produced by the Andrea Parodi Foundation. Furthermore, some of the partner festivals (such as Mare e Miniere) will choose their performers among the finalists.
(headline image: Matteo Leone – photo by Gianfilippo Masserano)
Author: World Music Central News Room
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