IANVA (prnounced “ya-noo-ah” or “ianua”) is a Genovese ensemble that was born as the collision of individuals of the most diverse backgrounds: the vocal part is divided between Mercy (ex member from Malombra, Segno Del Comando and Helden Rune) and Stefania D’Alterio (ex Wagooba). The rhythm section features Francesco La Rosa (ex member from Malombra) on drums and percussion; the bassist Azoth is a former member from Italy’s black metal top band Spite Extreme Wing; Fabio Gremo (with a strong classical background) and Fabio Carfagna (ex Malombra) are the guitar section; classical bac ...read more
IANVA (prnounced “ya-noo-ah” or “ianua”) is a Genovese ensemble that was born as the collision of individuals of the most diverse backgrounds: the vocal part is divided between Mercy (ex member from Malombra, Segno Del Comando and Helden Rune) and Stefania D’Alterio (ex Wagooba). The rhythm section features Francesco La Rosa (ex member from Malombra) on drums and percussion; the bassist Azoth is a former member from Italy’s black metal top band Spite Extreme Wing; Fabio Gremo (with a strong classical background) and Fabio Carfagna (ex Malombra) are the guitar section; classical background musicians Giuseppe Spano’ and Davide La Rosa complete the band, united with the idea of resurrecting the music of older times, from the mood of film noir to the European cafe mood of the '20s, '30s and '40s. Like a dark cabaret, enchanting their audience not only with their music but also vital stories of Italy's past. Dark Cabaret, Orchestral Pop of the '60s, Melodrama, Chanson and Italian "canzone d'autore" flow with epic and highly visual compositions laced with touches of the very finest of Italian film score composers (Ennio Morricone, Nino Rota, etc..) stamped with a style which is uniquely IANVA: an authentic sound, the only sampling utilized being the small bits between the songs resurrecting memories from the past to further enhance the story being told. IANVA's artistry results in a rétro flavoured mélange that has been highly anticipated and warmly greeted by the press and audiences in Italy and abroad. Elegant with a hint of melodrama, a sound determined to resurrect the Italian past without whitewashing it and without a trace of a hidden ideological agenda. « hide
