Mila Trani – Menta Selvatica (Segell Microscopi, 2025)
Inspired by the mythological and medicinal properties of wild mint, Menta Selvatica (wild mint) is an exploration of femininity, shaped through myths, rituals, and love spells. Mila Trani’s lovely, expressive, and versatile voice, combined with collaborations from leading musicians in the Spanish world music scene, creates an album where diverse musical traditions intertwine sensitively.
The compositions reflect an artistic career fueled by curiosity, fusing Mediterranean melodies, Caribbean rhythms, and the passion of flamenco and fado. However, Italian folklore serves as a central influence, reinterpreted with a dramatic intensity that bridges past and present.
Trani’s career spans vocal performance, composition, and choral direction. Her debut EP, Nove (2012), showcased her skills as a songwriter, arranger, and vocalist. She later collaborated with Redsolution and led innovative vocal projects. In 2015, she founded Elephant Claps, an a cappella group that won prestigious awards, including the Aarhus Vocal Festival (2017) and Vokal Total (2018). The ensemble has performed at venues such as Blue Note Milan and Teatro Dal Verme, as well as festivals across Europe, Russia, and the UAE.
Since 2017, Trani has directed the Malanga Voice Orchestra, a 20-member female choir that fuses tradition with experimentation. Their performance at TEDx Milano (2023) and a first-place win at the Solevoci Festival (2024) underscore her innovative approach. She has also collaborated with Cristina Donà and Saverio Lanza, performing at Milan’s Sforzesco Castle.
Author: Iliana Cabrera
