Simona De Rosa

Simona De Rosa is an acclaimed vocalist, composer, educator, and musical innovator who has been praised for her refined musicianship, stunning vocal ability, and her deep emotional connection that shines through in all musical settings.  While Simona has enjoyed a remarkable career in jazz music, her love of exploring sounds and new ideas through music knows no bounds. Whether it’s a heart-wrenching delivery of a spirited Spanish bolero, a haunting traditional Chinese folk song, or an intricate and gorgeously grounded improvised passage in the jazz idiom, Simona’s crystalline voice and impassioned lyric delivery tells the stories of ancestors who have come before her, while also pushing the boundaries of what music can be.  Her care for the art form of musical exploration is apparent in the unbridled joy that you hear in her voice as she sings. No matter where her travels have taken her and where they will continue to go, it is clear that Simona’s beautiful songs and stunning vocals will always sound like home.