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Francesca De Fazi – Roman Blues Woman

Francesca De Fazi, also known as the Roman Blues Woman, is a versatile artist who blends songwriting and guitar mastery, standing out as a leading voice in Italian blues. Her music has traveled from New Orleans to Ethiopia, through Norway, England, and across Italy, lighting up stages from international festivals to intimate clubs with the same passionate energy.

She grew artistically in London and Los Angeles, where she performed at the House of Blues and B.B. King’s Blues Club, and collaborated with artists like Scott Henderson, Stefano Di Battista, Marcello Rosa, Andy J. Forest, Roberto Ciotti, Louisiana Red, Edoardo Bennato, Alex Britti, Grazia Di Michele, and Mario Biondi.

Her gritty vocals and expressive guitar work—especially with slide and Dobro—are signature elements of her style. She also plays the Ukutele, a one-of-a-kind double-neck instrument that merges ukulele and Telecaster.

Her discography includes Blues Dues – Live at Big Mama Club, Kikka & Gypsy Blues Band feat. Andy J Forest, the ecologically themed album Craft Songs (Noja Records), the documentary Journey into the Land of Blues, and the book From Abbey Road to the Colosseum (Castelvecchi), co-written with her sister Bianca and inspired by their musical journey and real-life meeting with Paul McCartney.

Francesca blends Anglo-American roots with Mediterranean soul in a blues that is authentic, raw, and ever evolving.