Francesco Riotta is a self-produced Sicilian songwriter and visual artist. His melting pot style honors the diversity of genres found in the historical Ballarò neighborhood of Palermo: reggae, ska, ragga, soukous, bambara and traditional Sicilian. His first album “Progetto Locale” was recorded across several European studios and released in 2020. The music and accompanying videos were supported by collaborations with various European and African musicians. The album graphics and videos were directed by Francesco himself. This dense network of loving musician friends contributed to the success of two solo European tours between 2022-2023. He has played in France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy and the Canary Islands. Although he loves writing Italian and Sicilian songs, he also enjoys using languages he has encountered during his travels such as Spanish, English, French and Dyula. His live shows are engaging, intimate, joyful, melancholic and leave his audience with the feeling of a warm embrace.