Stefano Luigi Mangia

Stefano Luigi Mangia is an innovative vocalist and composer hailing from Galatina, Italy, currently residing in Santa Barbara, Puglia. With a diverse musical background that spans minimalism, avant-garde, krautrock, and neoclassical genres, Mangia brings a fresh and unique perspective to the world of contemporary jazz and experimental music. As a vocal instructor at the Conservatorio di Musica "Tito Schipa" in Lecce, he shares his passion and expertise with the next generation of musicians. His work, often collaborative and boundary-pushing, includes notable pieces like "Painting on Wood" with Gianni Lenoci and performances of John Cage's "Solo for Voice No. 72." Mangia's artistry is marked by a relentless pursuit of new vocal shades and colors, making him a captivating figure in the modern music scene.