Elia

The Profile

Elia is an Italian project by Lalli (Marinella Ollino, ex-Franti) and Pietro Salizzoni. Their self-titled album, released by Il Manifesto, opens with verses by Cesare Pavese and blends poetic lyrics with delicate folk-pop arrangements and jazz hues. The duo began collaborating in 2000, co-writing “Testa storta” for Mimmo Calopresti’s film “Preferisco il rumore del mare.”

Project members: Lalli (Marinella Ollino) and Pietro Salizzoni; Italian origin; collaboration started in 2000; self-titled album released by Il Manifesto; aesthetic marked by poetic texts, pop-folk with jazz undertones; contributions include trumpet by Giorgio Li Calzi; Lalli previously in Franti and appeared in the film “Nemmeno il destino.”

A single, warmly positive review celebrates Elia’s self-titled album as refined, poetic Italian pop-folk with jazz shades. The project unites Lalli (ex-Franti) and Pietro Salizzoni, opening with verses by Cesare Pavese. Arrangements feature guitars, piano, double bass, trumpet, and light percussions, emphasizing elegant vocals and lyric-driven atmospheres.