The musical poetics of Francesca Bono It has its roots in a rough and bright intimacy, with songs that expand between cracks and flashes. His voice guides those who listen to a middle ground between darkness and grace, supported by personal and sharp writing. Francesca does not chase models, but builds intimate and collective visions, with silent and conscious force.
Musician and author from the transverse path, he made his debut as a soloist with CrumpleD Canvas (2024), co-produced by Mick Harvey, bringing it to the Sxsw 2025 and on radio such as SOHO RADIO, Battiti and six degrees. Founder of the OfeliaDorme and part of the Experimental Bono / Burattini duo, he was appreciated by BBC6, The Wire and Rai Radio 3. He collaborated with names such as Howie B, Massimo Volume, The Dial Rooms, Corrado Nuccini, Massimo Carozzi and Muna Mussie, playing in Europe, USA and China, and participating in Festivals such as Womad, Sxsw and Sfemf. In 2025 he was expected at the two Italian dates of the Blonde Redhead.
ForAppointment of 5 October in Pozzo d'Adda, Francesca Bono He has chosen a selection of songs that reflect his musical taste and his artistic sensitivity. Here is the commented playlist:
Grouper, Disengaged
He is an artist I respect and I have been following for years. And I discovered it with the disc from which this song is taken, the first in the lineup. He has his unmistakable and very personal style, an important quality.
David Sylvian, The Heart Knows Better
The song, like the whole disc, is skeletal, dry, with peculiar arrangements and sounds. It sounds radical but intimate at the same time.
Damon Albarn, hostiles
Voice, melody, text, arrangement. All in the service of a beautiful pop song.
Spider Monkey, Beth Gibbons and Rustin Man
Two artists I respect a lot. A rare alchemy.
MABE FRATTI, MIL FORMAS DE DECILO
For a thousand reasons I was unable to see this live artist yet, but I hope to do it at the next occasion. I find his musical research extremely interesting and close to my feeling.
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
