Francesca Ancarola

Francesca Ancarola

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Francesca Ancarola has toured Europe, North and South America and received numerous awards and acclaim for her work as a latin jazz musician. Well known in her own country, she was recently invited to perform for the Chilean Congress. She recorded three CDs in Chile prior to her "Sons of the Same Sun" North American debut.

Francesca's influences include the likes of Joni Mitchell, Toninho Horta, Violeta Parra and Brazilian jazz great Milton Nascimento. As the composer and arranger of her original music, Francesca blends the diverse folk sounds of South America with the smooth jazz styles of the United States. Her powerful vocals in both Spanish and English transcend cultural and political boundaries elevating the listener into a brighter world knowing only peace and beauty.