Saro Liotta

The Profile

Italian guitarist from Palermo, active since the 1970s. After early cinema roles, he focused on guitar, releasing L’Attesa (with Nanà Vasconcelos and Mario Scotti) and the acclaimed La Seduzione for classical and folk guitar. His work blends meditative pieces, ethnic colors, and blues touches; later references include sitar studies and New York residence.

From reviews: debuted in cinema (Sotto il segno dello Scorpione, 1969; Orgonauti, evviva!, 1970), then released L’Attesa (RCA, 1976) with Nanà Vasconcelos and Mario Scotti; followed by La Seduzione (Philips), praised for dynamics and vinyl sound; incorporates berimbau and sitar (study with Apurba Choudury is cited); described as Palermo-born and living in New York.

Reviews celebrate Saro Liotta as a Palermo-born guitarist with expressive, lyrical fingerpicking and strong compositional voice. L’Attesa (1976) features Nanà Vasconcelos and Mario Scotti, spanning ethnic colors, blues, and meditative pieces. La Seduzione is hailed as his peak: a dynamic set for classical and folk guitar, rare on vinyl and admired for sound quality. Notes touch on his earlier cinema roles and later sitar/Indian influences.