After the long-awaited announcement of the unmissable return of the CCCP – Fedeli alla linea, in concert on August 9th at the AMelpignano arena, the previews of the 18th edition of CoolClub’s SEI Festival continue, characterized by the claim“Perdersi per Ritrovarsi“. Friday, July 19th(9:30 PM – Ttcket 40 euros – single unnumbered seat) always in Melpignano, but in Piazza San Giorgio, Rufus Wainwright will arrive. Described by Sir Eltohn John as “the greatest living singer-songwriter“, the naturalized Canadian American artist returns to Italy for two unique and special dates. Indeed, in the Griko town and in Fiesole, the singer-songwriter will present a solo show (piano and voice) in which the audience will be able to be carried away by melodies steeped in folk tones and flashes of traditional American song. Presales for the exclusive live show, organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Melpignano, are available in the Dice and TicketMaster circuits.
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality”, Rufus Wainwright has distinguished himself on the music panorama as one of the finest vocalists, songwriters and composers of his generation. Each concert takes on the appearance of a small sonic treasure chest from which sounds embrace more classical sonorities, blending with scenes from the folk and pop traditions come out. A versatile minstrel who juggles the facets of his soul with passion and honesty, highlighting melodramatic overtones, but also definite sounds through an amiable and refined fusion of different musical genres. 2023 was the year in which Wainwright, son of folk artists, embarked on a journey to rediscover his family’s musical roots, giving birth to the album Folkocracy, which also features numerous folk duets with artists like Chaka Khan, John Legend, Anohni and others.
Born in New York and grown in Montreal, Rufus Wainwright has released ten studio albums, three DVDs and three live albums to date , including the Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, named to the GRAMMY® . He collaborated with artists like Elton John, Burt Bacharach, David Byrne, Boy George, Joni Mitchell and many others. He wrote two operas and numerous songs for film and television. For several years he has been working on his first musical of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night for the West End with Ivo van Hove, which is scheduled to debut at the Gielgud Theater in March 2024.
All summer long, SEI, a festival conceived, produced and promoted by Coolclub, realized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Region of Puglia with the support of Garofano Wines and in collaboration with numerous public and private entities, will offer its musical journey around Salento.