Francesca Biancoli

Singer and songwriter Francesca Biancoli is an independent artist hailing from Bari, Southern Italy. Exemplifying what it means to live fervently with a nomadic spirit, Francesca has lived in South Africa since 2014, from where she has carved out her reputation as an honestly profound sonic poet, performer and guitarist. Francesca’s statements range from self-actualisation, relationships, struggles, empowerment, the complexities of living.
Her sound is informed by Neo-Soul and Jazz, along with inspiration across multiple genres and cultures, identifying her musical focus as a means to transcend boundaries.

Informed by Neo-Soul and Jazz, Francesca also finds inspiration across multiple genres and cultures, identifying her musical medium as a tool to transcend boundaries. Living in South Africa has offered a space to find her artistic vision through the richness of many cultures, perspectives and sounds.

The emotive, soulful quality of her voice and artistic presence are raw reflections of her intentions as an artist. For Francesca, the power to reflect poignant subjects to her audience is part of her artistic integrity. Impassioned by the human experience, songwriting is her way of articulating the profundity of her experience and of those that she meets along her journey. Francesca’s sonic statements range from self-actualisation, relationships, struggles, empowerment, the complexities of living and spirituality.
As a self-confessed non-conformist, Francesca’s rebellious spirit is intermixed with the tenderness that she is able to express as a musician. As an independent artist, Francesca’s focus on producing and developing her sound is always deepening. Her performances oscillate between her intimate solo shows, or complemented by Francesca’s accompanying South African instrumental band. This collaborative and fluid way of working is lent from her experiences in workshops and winning competitions with prestigious institutions like Berklee and Nuoro Jazz.
Francesca’s latest EP, ‘Call Them Out’, is a taste of what is to come in her upcoming album. The track is a defiant call to action for women who have felt disregarded and disrespected, and Francesca initiates the importance of laying difficult conversations bare. Francesca Biancoli is fueled by a fierce passion for self-expression and to evoke genuine emotions and thinking within her audience. Her live performances are intimate and immersive experiences in which Francesca, her band and audiences can find strength in the vulnerability of music as a form of medicine.