Maria Mazzotta is a masterful storyteller with her voice and a beloved name on the European global music scene. After a mesmerizing concert at ALICE last year, the award-winning Italian singer returns to Copenhagen – this time with her trio and new material, where the vital force of Italian song tradition is accompanied by powerful electric guitars and groovy percussion. Please note: the concert is seated.

Maria Mazzotta sings and interprets her songs with a depth and intensity rarely heard, making her one of the most talked-about and beloved figures on the European roots scene. Mazzotta’s repertoire naturally spans from Southern Italy’s Apulia region, where she hails from, to Balkan rhythms and Indian traditions. She is known for her ability to interpret and seamlessly move between different song traditions and expressions – from the intimate to the dramatic – always with great care and respect for the cultures and their vocal characteristics. This makes her a masterful storyteller with her voice.

Maria Mazzotta has a history with the renowned traditional ensemble Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino from the Apulia region, and with her collaboration with Albanian cellist Redi Hasa, she has performed at numerous festivals and venues since the late 1990s. It wasn’t until 2020 that Mazzotta released her debut “Amoreamaro.” The album received acclaim from critics and audiences, earning her the international critic’s prize at Premio Parodi and sending her on an almost uninterrupted tour with 150 concerts across Europe and Latin America.

In Maria Mazzotta’s new setup, which she brings to ALICE in February, she is accompanied by the two Neapolitan musicians Ernesto Nobili and Cristiano Della Monica. Here, the deep roots and vital force of the Southern Italian song tradition are joined by powerful electric guitars and groovy percussion. The repertoire includes both new melodies and alternative arrangements of traditional songs, paying tribute to figures like Rosa Balistreri, a cornerstone of Italian popular culture, and the great Maestro Roberto De Simone. The new album will be out in December, but for now, you can look forward to seeing them live at ALICE. The last time Maria Mazzotta performed, she did an intense and dazzlingly beautiful concert, so it is certainly not something to be missed. The concert is seated.

The concerts are a part of Vinterjazz 2024 – a nationwide festival taking place between February 1.-25. More info via www.jazz.dk