Andrea Parodi

The Profile

Italian singer from Sardinia and founding vocalist of Tazenda, Andrea Parodi blended Sardinian language and traditions with world and jazz influences. He released the folk-tinged Abacada, collaborated with Al Di Meola on Armentos, and gave a moving final concert in Cagliari in 2006.

Lead singer and co-founder of Tazenda; Italian (Sardinian) vocalist; active until 2006; collaborated with Al Di Meola; performed and recorded in Sardinian language; last concert at the Anfiteatro Romano di Cagliari on 22 September 2006.

Three reviews trace Andrea Parodi’s Mediterranean routes: the ethno-jazz flow of Armentos with Al Di Meola, the folk tapestry of Abacada, and the emotional last concert in Cagliari (2006). Emphasis falls on voice, Sardinian tradition, and cross-cultural textures, with launeddas, tenores, and flamenco echoes in the mix.