Acustimantico

The Profile

Acustimantico is an Italian acoustic ensemble noted for its eclectic blend of folk, singer-songwriter, world and experimental influences and for the female voice of Raffaella Misiti. They self-produced multiple CDs, toured in and around Rome in unusual locations, and favor acoustic arrangements.

Raffaella Misiti is the female vocalist. La bella stagione won several prizes mentioned in reviews (including the De André prize and the critics' prize at the Recanati prize). Reviews note the band self-produced CDs, toured (often acoustically) in Rome and played in unconventional venues. The band name is noted in a review as an anagram of "Canta, scuotimi!".

Two DeBaser reviews praise Acustimantico's acoustic, genre-blending music and the voice of Raffaella Misiti. La bella stagione received several prizes and is presented as a standout album. Santa Isabel is described as atmospheric, intimate and imaginative. The band is noted for self-produced releases and varied instrumentation.