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Asteria

  • Elisabetta Marcora
    Author
  • Giulia Gallina
    Author
  • Greta Wardega
    Author
  • Teresa Corrado
    Author
  • Leonor Palha
    Author
  • Sara Paternesi
    Author
  • Asteria
    Name of Band or Artist
  • Project Type:
    Song
  • Length:
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Other
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Day of the Mediterranean by Anna Lindh Foundation
    Lisbon
    November 28, 2023
    Concert to represent the Mediterranean in Lisbon
Artist Biography

Asteria is an emerging musical group performing traditional Mediterranean music.
This ensemble began as a gathering of six women who embarked on a profound exploration of the ancient traditions prevalent in Mediterranean regions. Their approach is deeply rooted in mysticism and ancestral traditions, utilising a combination of songs, rituals, dances, atmospheric soundscapes, and ancient symbols.
The Ensemble consists of five professional musicians and one dancer, living in Portugal and coming from different countries, : Giulia Gallina (keyboard, autoharp, sound effects, voice. Italy), Elisabetta Marcora (voice. Italy), Leonor Palha (violin, voice, sound effects, adufe. Portugal) Greta Wardega (voice, percussions, Poland), Teresa Corrado (concertina, accordion, Italian tambourine, Calabrian lyra, voice. Italy), Sara Paternesi (dance. Italy).

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Artist Statement

Asteria represents a symbolic sisterhood, embodying an ongoing journey of exploration and mutual support among women. Their harmonious voices, woven together, illuminate the cyclical patterns inherent in life, the changing seasons, and the kaleidoscope of human emotions. Their contemporary perspective on the ancient feminine essence conjures powerful imagery of fearless self-expression, unity, and joyous celebration.