Mario Biondi He has established himself as a distinctive vocalist of the contemporary European soul scene, recognizable by his deep baritone whose color and phrasing evoke the tradition of classic American soul. His expression is shaped at the intersection of rhythm and blues, jazz, swing and crooner aesthetics, with his repertoire equally convincingly encompassing original songs and carefully selected interpretations. With albums such as Handful of Soul, If and Sun, he has established a poetics of refined stylization in which vocal warmth functions as the main vehicle of the musical narrative. His oeuvre clearly shows a penchant for elegant arrangements, rich harmonic texture and dialogue with the soul-jazz tradition of the second half of the 20th century. The anniversary return of the song “This Is What You Are” further confirms the durability of his aesthetic identity and the place it occupies in the international context of contemporary vocal music.

Location: Meštrović Gallery in Split!

Pupils, students, pensioners and existing subscribers of the Croatian House Split receive a 20% discount on individual tickets exclusively at the Croatian House box office. Discounts are not cumulative and do not apply to festival tickets.

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