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

Musical artist

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

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* 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

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1. ^ [1] BBC Radio programme – Corsica and Sardinia by Andy Kershaw 2005
2. ^ [2] Archived 6 September 2012 at archive.todayItalian Cultural Institute: Franca Masu at the Vancouver Jazz Festival 2010
3. ^ [3] Tony Scott, the jazz clarinetist reported at Reverbnation
4. ^ [4] Italian newspaper article by Silvana Porcu – La Nuova Sardegna, 13 March 2012
5. ^ [5] Franca Masu Trio at St Cecilia’s Hall – Italian Institute of Culture Edinburgh, 10 November 2023

## External links

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* Official website

Authority control databases

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* VIAF

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* France
* BnF data
* Italy

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* MusicBrainz

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