Biography
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Years Active
1978 – present (47 years)
Diana di l’Alba, meaning "The Gate of Dawn," symbolizes the morning star guiding the eternal shepherd. Founded in 1978 in Corsica, France, the group released its first album the following year. After a hiatus, they resumed in 1993 with Antonu Marielli joined by Ghjiseppu Ersa, Ghjuvan Lìviu Casalta, Stèfanu Perfetti, and Ceccè Brunini, leading to the 1996 album Pueta.
New members Vitu Fuligni and Ericcu Biagetti contributed to Sumenti d’Acqua (1998). In 1999, the group supported the fight against wildfires by donating two songs to the Machja deve campà project. In 2001, they recorded Punt’è Taccu, focused on traditional music and dance. Donna Dea (2004) paid tribute to women, with the group expanding to include Jeff Giuliani, Dàvide Crucciani, Federiccu Bagnaninchi, and Cristòfanu Manzoni.
Their 2008 album Da musicà la vita reflected a deep collaboration among passionate musicians and singers. In 2010, in memory of Alesiu Casalta, they recorded two songs, donating all proceeds to Un toit pour mes parents, a charity supporting families of hospitalized children. Around this time, Lurenzu Filippi and Petru Gensollen strengthened the choir’s bass section.
To celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2013, they released a new album, Indiature.
The last album they released was A Ghjanna di l'incanti, including songs inspired by legends and myths.
Diana di l’Alba blends traditional Corsican music with contemporary influences, creating a dynamic and authentic sound. Their repertoire features polyphonic singing, original compositions, and lively dance music, staying true to Corsican musical heritage while incorporating modern instruments and arrangements.
Diana di l’Alba has toured extensively across Corsica, France, the Basque Country, Brittany, Italy, Sardinia, Ireland, Morocco, Greece, and Switzerland. They have performed at major festivals, including Le Printemps de Bourges, Les Tombées de la Nuit, Festival de Bouche à Oreille, and Festivoce.
They are currently working on a new album that should be released in 2025.
Discography:
Diana di l'alba (1979)
Pueta (1996)
Sumenti d'Acqua (1998)
Punt'è Taccu (2001)
Donna Dea (2004)
Da musicà la vita (2008)
Indiature (2013)
A Ghjanna di l'incanti (2018)
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