Levante

The Profile

Levante (Claudia Lagona) is an Italian singer-songwriter born in Caltagirone, Sicily, who moved to Turin at 14. She broke through with the single Alfonso and has released acclaimed albums blending pop, indie pop, and pop rock. Known for incisive lyrics and notable collaborations, she also served as a judge on X Factor Italia in 2017.

Italian singer-songwriter; breakout with "Alfonso"; albums include Abbi cura di te, Nel caos di stanze stupefacenti, and Magmamemoria; collaborations with Max Gazzè and Carmen Consoli; X Factor Italia judge (2017).

Reviews praise Levante’s sharp, emotionally tuned lyrics and her move from intimate indie tones to fuller band/electro-pop textures. Magmamemoria MMXX is lauded for its concept of nostalgia and elegant arrangements. Nel caos di stanze stupefacenti broadens her palette with chart-ready hooks without losing her pen. Noted collaborations include Max Gazzè and Carmen Consoli, and standout tracks like Non me ne frega niente, Pezzo di me, and Lo stretto necessario recur.